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I don’t include chicken in my animal-based diet — Whalespan

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I don’t include chicken in my animal-based diet

Paul Saladino8m · 2022-06-19

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✓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%.✓Well SupportedA protein intake of 1 gram per pound of bodyweight is considered healthy and not excessive.✓Well SupportedChickens fed corn have significantly higher levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) compared to wild birds.✓Well SupportedRed meat from ruminant animals and organ meats are the best sources of nutrients for humans.✕Not Supported

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Paul Saladino finds it difficult to source eggs from chickens not fed corn, soy, or vegetable oils.

✓Well SupportedGrass-fed red meat is the best animal protein source because ruminants convert PUFAs to saturated fats.

✓Well SupportedConsuming protein from ruminants, combined with organs and least toxic plant foods like fruit, honey, or dairy, leads to thriving health.

✓Well SupportedFeeding grains in large amounts to ruminants like elk, deer, bison, and cows is not species-appropriate.

✓Well SupportedFat is a key nutrient for humans, and larger animals generally contain more fat than smaller animals.

◐Partially SupportedHigh-quality chickens not fed corn and soy may be a good option as they will not contain defense chemicals.

◐Partially SupportedPaul Saladino eats beef and ruminant organs due to their nutrient density and lack of concern about linoleic acid content.

◐Partially SupportedExcessive consumption of linoleic acid from seed oils, conventionally raised chicken, pork, and eggs is problematic for human health.

◐Partially SupportedWidely available chicken feeds likely contain seed oils.

◐Partially SupportedThe fatty acid profile of egg yolks can be modified by the oil sources used in the chickens' diet.

◐Partially SupportedWild-caught or pasture-raised turkeys primarily eating bugs and limited grain provide an evolutionarily consistent diet.

✕Not SupportedChicken is not considered an evolutionarily appropriate or calorically efficient food source for humans compared to larger animals.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming evolutionarily inconsistent foods, such as conventionally raised chicken, can lead to significant health problems.

◐Partially SupportedFeeding laying hens diets with different fatty acid compositions and antioxidants alters the composition of their eggs and meat.

✕Not SupportedChicken is not a good meat source for humans because it is small, not fatty, and often contaminated.

◐Partially SupportedConventionally raised chickens are often fed 'garbage chicken feed' containing vegetable oils and other undesirable components.

◐Partially SupportedHumans cannot derive all their calories from protein due to the urea threshold in the liver.

◐Partially SupportedMonogastric animals, including humans, accumulate dietary polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which can lead to health problems.