Most “healthy” foods are destroying your health

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Paul Saladino1h 42m · 2024-03-27

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Well SupportedThe Rotterdam Study indicated a correlation between higher intake of Vitamin K2 and improved health outcomes.Well SupportedCutting vegetables on a plastic cutting board can lead to the ingestion of millions to billions of microplastics annually.Not SupportedFish can contain heavy metals, PFAS, endocrine disruptors, and microplastics, making them a polluted food source.Not SupportedThe 'calories in, calories out' model is an oversimplification.Well Supported

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The @eatlineage meat stick is made from 100% grass-fed beef, liver, heart, sea salt, and vinegar.

Well SupportedDifferent types of fats affect human physiology differently, indicating that not all calories are equal.

Well SupportedThe eatlineage meat stick contains no celery powder, lactic acid, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, fake chemical ingredients, hormones, or antibiotics.

Well SupportedConsuming desiccated organs can provide unique nutrients that are difficult for humans to obtain otherwise.

Well SupportedSome individuals resolve autoimmune conditions by eating less or no plant foods, aligning with the carnivore diet principle.

Well SupportedEating steak medium-rare preserves more nutrients, such as taurine and B vitamins, compared to well-done steak.

Well SupportedIndividuals should tune into their own bodies to understand what dietary and lifestyle choices work best for them, as intuition is key to health.

Well SupportedDietary and lifestyle needs can change over time, requiring ongoing experimentation and adaptation.

Well SupportedBeef organ capsules from Heart & Soil contain bioavailable copper, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and heart.

Not SupportedAlcohol ethoxylates in detergents and rinse aids can damage the gut epithelial barrier and disrupt gut flora.

Partially SupportedMeat contains approximately 42,000 components, illustrating the complexity of food.

Partially SupportedPFAS are used as grease-proofing agents in fast food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, takeout containers, cups, and pet food packaging.

Partially SupportedIndividuals who regularly eat fish should test blood levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic.

Partially SupportedUnmetabolized folic acid from supplements can be problematic.

Partially SupportedLeafy greens can accumulate heavy metals like thallium.

Partially SupportedRinsing dishes before eating off them may reduce exposure to microplastics and alcohol ethoxylates from dishwasher detergents.

Partially SupportedAvocado and olive oils contain significantly higher amounts of forever chemicals compared to milk, butter, or animal fats.

Partially SupportedIndividuals may be overweight due to consumption of the wrong types of food, not just overconsumption.

Partially SupportedHigh-quality animal foods are rich in micronutrients such as iron, choline, vitamin K2, biotin, folate, riboflavin, manganese, magnesium, and selenium.

Not SupportedThe speaker avoids preservatives like lactic acid, nitrates, and celery powder in meat snacks, as well as black pepper, due to potential gut irritation.

Partially SupportedCheerios are alleged to contain glyphosate, a probable human carcinogen.

Partially SupportedAir-dried meat products show no microbiology activity, spoilage, rancidity, or nutritional degradation after 12 months of accelerated testing.

Partially SupportedHeart & Soil products are packaged in glass to avoid microplastics, which are considered detrimental to health.

Not SupportedFish is likely the least healthy meat option due to pollution, even when wild-caught.

Partially SupportedThe speaker avoids polyester in home furnishings to minimize exposure to microplastics and RF EMFs.

Partially SupportedAir-drying meat eliminates the need for preservatives like lactic acid, nitrates, celery powder, and sodium nitrate.

Not SupportedExcess vitamin K3 (menadione) in chickens and pork could lead to unmetabolized menadione in the human body.

Well SupportedFarms that are 'beyond organic' often adhere to higher standards than certified organic farms, including not spraying chemicals and practicing regenerative agriculture.

Not SupportedFish are a less clean protein source than grass-fed ruminants due to pollution, containing heavy metals, BPA, PFAs, and microplastics.

Partially SupportedBrands with very cheap grass-fed meat products in retail likely have input costs too low to be truly grass-fed and grass-finished.

Not SupportedThe terms 'pasture-raised chicken' and 'pasture-raised pork' may be misleading.

Partially SupportedA new air-drying method was invented to develop a consistent, high-quality meat product.

Partially SupportedVitamin K2 is found in pork ribs and dark meat chicken, natto (MK7), cheeses (MK1, MK9, MK10), and MK4 was used in a study on penis size.

Partially SupportedPasture-raised pork is a better food option than commercial pork raised on concrete slabs.

Not SupportedConsuming traditional cured or preserved meat products can lead to symptoms like thirst, dry mouth, joint aching, and histamine-related reactions in sensitive individuals.

Not SupportedMost meat sticks are cured with significant amounts of salt and preservatives, leading to a salty taste and feeling unwell after consumption.

Partially SupportedAir-drying meat retains critical stabilizing enzymes, unlike cooking or dehydrating which typically requires preservatives.

Well SupportedNanoplastics, smaller than microplastics, may be more harmful due to their ability to penetrate cellular structures.

Limited ResearchCattle raised on continuously grazed pastures may be mineral deficient.

Partially SupportedSimplifying one's diet, such as adopting an animal-based or intentional diet, helps individuals discern how different foods affect them.

Partially SupportedThere are no reliable tests for PFAS or microplastic levels in the human body.

Partially SupportedUnknown environmental toxins, such as PFAS, are a significant factor in emerging health conditions like infertility and systemic changes.

Partially SupportedFermented liver and jerky from hunted deer were consumed by the speaker during a trip to Tanzania due to limited access to preferred food sources.

Partially SupportedThe speaker's personal diet consists of meat, butter, fruit, and organ meats like liver, heart, brains, or testicles.

Partially SupportedA meat stick product is intended as a supplement to a diet of fresh liver, heart, and grilled steak, not as a primary food source.

Partially SupportedProducts like 'lineage' meat sticks are intended as an 'off-ramp' to make life easier and better, not as a sole source of sustenance.

Partially SupportedNutrition fact panels and ingredient lists became standard on food packaging approximately 25 years ago.

Partially SupportedEggs from chickens that forage and graze are preferred over those from chickens primarily fed grains and kept in enclosures.

Partially SupportedCarpets can be a source of microplastic exposure in indoor environments.

Partially SupportedVitamin K2, found in pork and chicken meat, is valuable for humans and not found in plant foods except for fermented ones.

Partially SupportedPFAS can potentially be absorbed through the skin.

Partially SupportedCommercially produced pork or chicken in grocery stores is not species-appropriate.

Partially SupportedSome processed foods contain carrageenan.

Partially SupportedCarpets can aerosolize plastics when walked upon, contaminating dishes.

Partially SupportedConvenience is a major problem for consumers, and most convenient food options are low quality.

Partially SupportedSeed oils contain PFAS, which may be due to the storage bottle or production method.

Limited ResearchChicken and pork may contain vitamin K3 even when supplemented with it to produce vitamin K2.

Partially SupportedThe rise of conditions like puberty and infertility over the last 10-20 years is potentially additive to the increase in chronic diseases seen since the 1970s.

Partially SupportedPork and chicken in the United States and globally are fed diets supplemented with vitamin K3 (menadione) because their feed is deficient in vitamin K2.

Not SupportedThe food industry prioritizes low prices over ingredient quality, leading to supply chains that incorporate pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, microtoxins, microplastics, and PFAS into food products.

Partially SupportedNegative reactions like headaches after eating may indicate exposure to environmental or food contaminants such as mold or pesticides.

Partially SupportedThe mission of a food company, its ethical treatment of animals, and the quality of its inputs are important considerations when choosing food.

Not SupportedThe speaker experiences negative impacts from preserved meats, such as high histamine and joint pain.

Not SupportedMany products marketed as 'healthy,' such as protein cereals, contain problematic ingredients like pesticides and grains.

Not SupportedCelery powder, used as a substitute for sodium nitrate in processed meats, may be harmful to humans.

Partially SupportedNutrition labels are insufficient as they lack information on environmental toxins like PFAS, microplastics, heavy metals, pesticides, linoleic acid content, or oxidized fats.

Partially SupportedFoods highest in vitamin K2 in the Rotterdam study, such as meat, eggs, dairy, and butter, were not associated with other healthy behaviors, suggesting a reduced likelihood of healthy user bias confounding the results.

Partially SupportedA clinic in Switzerland offers plasmapheresis with a filter for microplastics and PFAS, and samples showed significant amounts of these contaminants in patients' blood.

Not SupportedThe speaker would not purchase olive oil unless the PFAS content is disclosed.

Partially SupportedEnvironmental toxins in food, such as pesticides, heavy metals, and microplastics, pose a significant health problem.

Partially SupportedA new open-source food labeling standard should list substances like herbicides and pesticides, similar to a nutrition facts panel.

Partially SupportedMeat provides unique nutrients not found in plant foods, and some humans feel better eating more meat or removing plant foods.

Partially SupportedOrganic kale can have high levels of pesticides and herbicides due to water or longer growth times allowing bioaccumulation.

Partially SupportedSeafood, when tested for contaminants like heavy metals, microplastics, and glyphosate, is a viable alternative to red meat.

Partially SupportedConsuming beef organ capsules for five months led to regaining hair color, attributed to bioavailable copper.

Partially SupportedAir-drying meat for five days at temperatures not exceeding 78°F in a wind tunnel-like environment avoids the need for preservatives and cooking.

Partially SupportedMajor food companies do not test for pesticides like Chlorpyrifos, heavy metals, microtoxins, microplastics, and PFAS in their foods.

Partially SupportedLineage Provisions is developing new products based on customer feedback, including a protein powder.

Partially SupportedSources of microplastic contamination include fish, water, plastic cutting boards, food storage containers, and dust settling on dishes.

Partially SupportedCompanies should test their products for heavy metals, PFAS, microplastics, and glyphosate and display this information transparently.

Partially SupportedThe speaker avoids cured meat products and those high in sugar and additives, opting for an air-dried method that takes five days.

Partially SupportedThe molecular fingerprint of beef differs significantly based on the animal's diet, including grain-fed, grass-fed, and regeneratively grazed practices.

Partially SupportedEven organic farms can have pesticides and herbicides due to spray drift from surrounding conventional farms.

Partially SupportedA supply chain for high-quality, clean shellfish with batch testing for contaminants is desired.

Partially SupportedCalories are a poor metric for food because they measure heat, and the body's ability to utilize fuel for energy depends on mitochondrial function and metabolic health.

Partially SupportedRinsing dishes is recommended to avoid ingesting dishwasher detergent residue, which may contain microplastics and other disruptors.

Partially SupportedWhole foods are more complex in their molecular composition than ultra-processed foods.

Partially SupportedMany people seeking 'health foods' are inadvertently choosing products that make them feel sicker, rather than healthier.

Partially SupportedConsumer Reports found parts per million amounts of fluorine in fast food packaging, indicating the presence of PFAS.

Partially SupportedHumans have historically preserved meat through smoking, air-drying, and other methods for thousands of years.

Partially SupportedMany cereals contain glyphosate at levels 100,000 times higher than shown to cause liver damage in rats.

Partially SupportedThe fat in grass-fed beef provides a different metabolic signal to the body compared to seed oils.

Partially SupportedRegeneratively raised, grass-fed beef is a uniquely nutritious and well-raised animal product.

Partially SupportedThe cultural prioritization of convenience over home cooking is a root cause of health problems like obesity and chronic disease.

Not SupportedThe assertion that all fats have 9 calories per gram and affect the body similarly, or that all proteins and carbohydrates are created equally, is false because it ignores food quality and metabolic responses.

Not SupportedConsuming food not prepared or sourced by oneself may lead to ingesting additives, oils, and preservatives that negatively affect health.

Not SupportedMost processed and manufactured foods on grocery store shelves are of questionable quality and not recommended for consumption.

Not SupportedCured meat products like salami or Pudo often contain high amounts of salt and preservatives that can cause people to feel unwell.

Not SupportedConsuming fresh organs like liver and heart, and steak, is preferred over desiccated organ supplements.

Partially SupportedSome 'grass-fed' meat products may contain synthetic vitamins and minerals and are not fed corn or soy.

Partially SupportedFood choices should consider factors beyond macronutrients and micronutrients, including corporate practices, animal welfare, production methods, taste, and personal feeling after consumption.

Partially SupportedThe air-drying process used by Lineage Provisions preserves fat and creates a rich, meaty, umami flavor.

Partially SupportedBioavailable copper is present in liver, which is included in Heart & Soil's beef organ capsules, but is less abundant in muscle meat and many modern foods.