How to Shop Animal Based at Costco

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Paul Saladino11m · 2023-07-21

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Well SupportedExcessive intake of linoleic acid arises from its concentration and abundance in processed seed oils.Well SupportedChickens and pigs are typically fed diets higher in linoleic acid than they would consume in the wild.Well SupportedPork fat from pigs fed corn and soy can contain 10-15% or more linoleic acid, compared to wild pigs with around 4-5%.Not SupportedSeed oils are pro-inflammatory and offer no real benefit.Well Supported

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Children who drink raw milk have lower rates of asthma, allergies, and eczema in adulthood.

Well SupportedGrass-fed, grass-finished animals are likely the cleanest sources of animal protein due to reduced exposure to contaminants.

Not SupportedCherries, grapes, and berries are highly contaminated with pesticides and should be avoided unless organic.

Well SupportedCoconut water is a good source of electrolytes beneficial for rehydration during exercise.

Well SupportedPasteurization changes the conformation of certain proteins in milk, potentially affecting its quality and interaction with the immune system.

Partially SupportedConsuming a diet primarily composed of fish requires checking for heavy metal contamination, including mercury, cadmium, lead, arsenic, PFAS, and microplastics.

Partially SupportedHigh-quality animal-based foods and organic fruits can be found at Costco.

Not SupportedRed dye 40 has been shown to cause irritable bowel syndrome in animal models.

Partially SupportedChicken fat from corn and soy-fed animals can increase linoleic acid intake and potentially stall weight loss.

Partially SupportedFarm-raised salmon requires added coloring and has higher levels of harmful PCBs compared to wild salmon.

Partially SupportedAlaskan sockeye salmon is a better alternative to Atlantic salmon because it is wild-caught.

Not SupportedWhite button, cremini, and portobello mushrooms contain agaritine and should not be eaten raw.

Not SupportedAlcohol consumption is associated with increased risks of brain volume loss and neuroinflammation via gut-brain axis disruption.

Partially SupportedCarrageenan and other long-chain polysaccharide gums are disruptive to the gut epithelial lining.

Partially SupportedLinoleic acid in seed oils is linked to higher rates of coronary disease.

Partially SupportedAged Gruyere cheese made with raw milk is a good option.

Partially SupportedOrganic heavy whipping cream is a preferable alternative to raw dairy if raw dairy is unavailable.

Partially SupportedRotisserie chickens with Korean barbecue-style sauce may contain undesirable ingredients like seed oils and black pepper.

Not SupportedCold-pressed celery juice should be avoided due to the presence of soirelines.

Partially SupportedUncolored shrimp cooked at home are preferable to shrimp with added colorings.

Not SupportedFoods with a large number of ingredients, including thickeners and artificial flavors, are not healthy.

Partially SupportedErgothioneine, linked to cognitive improvements with aging, can be obtained from liver.

Not SupportedBagels made with wheat and gluten are not good for the gut.

Not SupportedCorn is often GMO and treated with glyphosate, making it an undesirable food choice.