Is Sprouts Better Than Whole Foods?

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Paul Saladino26m · 2025-10-31

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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 consisting of meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy may help with gut issues or autoimmune conditions.Well SupportedRaw A2/A2 milk from Jersey or Guernsey cows is better tolerated by some individuals than A1/A2 milk.Well SupportedEggs from chickens fed corn and soy may be less healthy due to accumulation of linoleic acid.Well Supported

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

Well SupportedMost individuals can obtain sufficient omega-3 fatty acids from grass-fed animal fats like suet or tallow, negating the need for excessive omega-3 consumption.

Well SupportedPasture-raised eggs from chickens eating bugs and worms have darker, more nutrient-rich yolks than grocery store eggs.

Well SupportedHardened Soil's Histamine Immune supplement may help with allergies by addressing desiccated organs and DAO.

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

Well SupportedPure fructose or sucrose can cause gut bacterial overgrowth, dysbiosis, increased endotoxemia, and lipopolysaccharide levels.

Well SupportedSome individuals experience immune system reactions, such as eczema, from consuming tomatoes, chocolate, or excessive broccoli.

Well SupportedConsuming approximately half an ounce of grass-fed liver daily can significantly improve health.

Well SupportedVegetables contain defense chemicals that can cause gut issues, IBS, and potentially IBD in sensitive individuals.

Well SupportedMilk's bioactive components are best preserved when consumed raw.

Not SupportedThe term 'pasture-raised' at Whole Foods may refer to grain-finished meat, not grass-finished meat.

Well SupportedCooked liver or desiccated capsules are nutritious alternatives to raw liver.

Partially SupportedMilk from animals other than cows (goats, buffalo, camels) is naturally A2.

Partially SupportedThe reddest meat is typically grass-fed, grass-finished, and regeneratively raised.

Partially SupportedWhite potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are nightshades that can worsen eczema in sensitive individuals.

Partially SupportedBerries should be consumed organic due to high pesticide levels.

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

Partially SupportedEggs from chickens that consume bugs and worms are healthier than eggs from chickens fed a vegetarian diet.

Partially SupportedRedder apples may indicate higher pesticide content compared to organic apples, which are identified by a '9' prefix on their PLU code.

Partially SupportedIce cream sweetened with raw honey is a healthier alternative to ice cream made with processed sugar.

Not SupportedSeafood and shellfish are often high in heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic.

Not SupportedCage-free eggs are from chickens kept indoors with zero access to bugs and worms.

Not SupportedTomatoes can trigger eczema in individuals with sensitive immune systems.

Partially SupportedKabotaa squash can be cooked in the oven at 400-450°F for 30-40 minutes and mixed with salt and butter.

Partially SupportedPasteurized milk with low-temperature pasteurization may be better than high-temperature pasteurization, but raw milk is preferred for digestibility and anecdotal benefits.

Partially SupportedVitamins A and D added to mainstream milk are carried in seed oils.

Partially SupportedHeart and Soil's grass-fed colostrum has high immunoglobulin content (43%+) indicating quality.

Not SupportedButter packaged in paper is preferable to butter packaged with PFAs, as plastic chemicals can transfer into the fat.

Partially SupportedAir-chilled chicken, which has no retained water from chlorine baths, is preferable to chicken processed with chlorine baths.

Partially SupportedEggs from chickens fed venison tartare are considered semi-carnivorous and potentially the best omnivorous eggs.

Partially SupportedOrganic, pasture-raised eggs are less likely to require significant consumption of corn and soy.

Partially SupportedOlives are a fruit and a single-ingredient food that a great grandmother would recognize.

Partially SupportedDarker-colored apples are preferable to lighter-colored apples.

Partially SupportedRaw goat cheese is an A2 casein cheese because all goat milk is A2.

Partially SupportedOlder raw cheeses like aged Parmigiano Reggiano and Gruyère are good sources of protein and can be a healthy food choice.

Partially SupportedFruits, such as tomatoes, squash, avocados, and cucumbers, are lower in defense chemicals compared to vegetables.

Partially SupportedButter made with milk from pasture-raised cows or 100% grass-fed organic cream is a good choice.

Partially SupportedGoat cheese and buffalo cheese are preferred over cow cheese for personal well-being.

Partially SupportedShellfish, particularly shrimp, can be high in cadmium.

Partially SupportedListeria outbreaks have been connected with soy and oat milk products.

Partially SupportedHarden Soil organ supplements, including beef organs, grass-fed liver, and grass-fed colostrum, are available at Sprouts.