Animal Based Walmart Haul with @BobbyParrish

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Paul Saladino24m · 2024-06-08

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Well SupportedSoaking produce for 15 minutes in a 1% solution of baking soda reduces 99% of surface pesticides on fruits and vegetables.Well SupportedAir-chilled chicken is preferred over water-chilled chicken due to retained water and disinfectants in water-chilled chicken.Well SupportedAn animal-based diet including grass-fed beef, organic fruit, raw cheese, raw organic honey, and organic A2 grass-fed yogurt can be maintained for less than $15 per day.Well SupportedTallow is likely the best fat for cooking, while butter is acceptable but can burn due to milk solids, and ghee is more stable at higher temperatures than butter.Well Supported

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Grass-fed, regeneratively raised beef is more nutritious and better for the planet than conventionally raised beef.

Well SupportedSingle-source olives yield higher quality olive oil with lower potential for adulteration with seed oils.

Well SupportedFarm-raised Atlantic salmon is fed colored pellets to achieve a pink color, while naturally colored salmon is white or gray.

Well SupportedWild-caught salmon is a better option than farm-raised Atlantic salmon due to superior nutrient content.

Well SupportedGrass-fed beef is preferred over grain-finished beef because it retains more nutrients and avoids potential contaminants.

Well SupportedEven a tablespoon of honey per day may improve glucose tolerance and testosterone levels.

Well SupportedOrganic and pasture-raised eggs, from chickens with at least 108 square feet per chicken and fed organic grains, ensure higher egg quality.

Well SupportedOlive and avocado oils should be used as salad dressing or topping oils, not for cooking, due to heat instability.

Well SupportedOrganic chicken is the best option in terms of cleanliness and absence of pesticides.

Partially SupportedHoney is a carnivore food that may improve testosterone in men.

Partially SupportedThe amount of honey consumed should be scaled based on individual activity level.

Partially SupportedGrass-fed ground beef is available at Walmart.

Not SupportedTuna is high in mercury and can lead to elevated mercury levels in individuals who consume it regularly.

Well Supported100% fermented pickles without vinegar are a better source of probiotics than lightly fermented pickles.

Not SupportedChicken labeled as 'up to 5% retained water' indicates it was water-chilled, whereas air-chilled chicken is preferable.

Partially SupportedFish bioaccumulate contaminants like heavy metals, PFAS, and microplastics more than land animals.

Partially SupportedLocal raw honey can be a good source of calories and may help with allergies due to local pollen content.

Partially SupportedFruit is a preferred source of carbohydrates on an animal-based diet.

Partially SupportedPlastic containers can leach endocrine-disrupting chemicals into oils due to lipophilic properties.

Partially SupportedCooking fat may not be necessary when cooking meats with high fat content.

Partially SupportedConsuming fish regularly can lead to elevated levels of heavy metals, PFAS, and microplastics due to bioaccumulation.

Not SupportedOlive oil stored in metal containers coated with plastic can leach hormone-disrupting chemicals like BPA, BPS, BPE, and BPF.

Partially SupportedPickles, specifically Gorillas brand, can be considered an animal-based food due to their ingredients and lack of major preservatives.

Partially SupportedMeat sausage with higher fat content is available for $3.32 per pound, making it an affordable animal-based option for budget-conscious individuals.

Partially SupportedThe distinction between 'grass-fed' and 'organic grass-fed' beef may be minimal, with the latter often incurring a premium solely for the USDA stamp.

Partially SupportedSome European cheeses labeled 100% grass-fed may contain non-GMO grain feed.

Partially SupportedMany avocado and olive oils are adulterated with seed oils, and single-origin Tunisian olive oil is a budget-friendly, pure extra virgin option.

Partially SupportedNon-organic, conventionally raised eggs are cheaper but come from chickens in cages fed only grains with poor living conditions.

Partially SupportedOld Croc is a 100% grass-fed, non-GMO Australian cheese brand available at Walmart.

Partially SupportedCheaper beef may contain hormones, while grass-fed beef is hormone-free.

Partially SupportedMost cattle used for cheese production in Europe are grass-fed.

Partially SupportedGhee, clarified butter, is a good cooking fat option, and a 100% grass-fed version is available at Walmart for approximately $14.

Partially SupportedCooking fat like tallow or butter is often unnecessary when grilling burgers with 18-20% fat content.

Partially SupportedEating healthy can be affordable, and the long-term health costs of not eating healthy are significant.

Partially SupportedHoney is an evolutionarily consistent source of sugar with beneficial compounds.

Partially SupportedIt has been illegal since 1950 to add hormones to chicken in the US, but it is permitted in beef and pork.

Partially SupportedChicken paws are a good source of collagen and gelatin for bone broth.

Partially SupportedTallow is a preferred cooking fat, even for those on a budget.

Partially SupportedEmmi Gruyère cheese is a raw cheese likely made from grass-fed cattle.

Not SupportedLunchables may contain high levels of lead, with one serving sometimes providing 50% of the allowable daily limit in California.

Not SupportedImpossible patties contain seed oils, soy fillers, and methyl cellulose.

Partially SupportedKellogg's Corn Flakes contain glyphosate, processed corn, sugar, and salt.

Not SupportedPink salmon processed in China may lack traceability, even if wild-caught in Alaska.

Not SupportedTilapia is a low-quality farmed fish.