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Organic VS Conventional
Fatty acids are essential to health and are one of the key areas where organic and conventional meats differ. Two recently published meta-analyses assessed the differences in fatty acid composition between organic and conventionally raised meat and dairy products. We’ll look at the findings of each in more detail.
Meat: The amount of saturated fat was similar in organic and conventional meat, while monounsaturated fats were slightly lower in organic meats. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids were 47 percent higher in organic meat (4). Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and have been shown to be protective against cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.
Dairy: The amount of saturated, monounsaturated, and total polyunsaturated fatty acids was similar in organic and conventional milk. Organic milk had 69 percent higher alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) than conventional milk. ALA is known to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol and enhance its clearance from the bloodstream. Organic milk also had 41 percent higher conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and 57 percent higher omega-3 fatty acids.
So what about the organic method is driving this difference? The authors suggest that the pasture-based diets prescribed under organic farming standards are the primary reason for differences in fat deposition in the meat. This is consistent with differences seen between grain-fed and grass-fed animals, as we’ll come back to later on.
Fatty acids are essential to health and are one of the key areas where organic and conventional meats differ. Two recently published meta-analyses assessed the differences in fatty acid composition between organic and conventionally raised meat and dairy products. We’ll look at the findings of each in more detail.
Meat: The amount of saturated fat was similar in organic and conventional meat, while monounsaturated fats were slightly lower in organic meats. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids were 47 percent higher in organic meat (4). Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and have been shown to be protective against cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.
Dairy: The amount of saturated, monounsaturated, and total polyunsaturated fatty acids was similar in organic and conventional milk. Organic milk had 69 percent higher alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) than conventional milk. ALA is known to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol and enhance its clearance from the bloodstream. Organic milk also had 41 percent higher conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and 57 percent higher omega-3 fatty acids.
So what about the organic method is driving this difference? The authors suggest that the pasture-based diets prescribed under organic farming standards are the primary reason for differences in fat deposition in the meat. This is consistent with differences seen between grain-fed and grass-fed animals, as we’ll come back to later on.
grassbed beef has way less fat and you are doing the environment and those animals a lot of good.. they also have omega's in them since the cows are eating grass and not slop
eggs are crucial you buy good ones.. chickens cooped up in cages spread disease. you want free range eggs that say humane friendly on them
as for chicken and turkey you want atleast step 2 grade. hormone free
eggs are crucial you buy good ones.. chickens cooped up in cages spread disease. you want free range eggs that say humane friendly on them
as for chicken and turkey you want atleast step 2 grade. hormone free
In terms of gaining mass - none. There are SOME health benefits and some taste better.
The biggest difference between organic vs non-organic meat is that organic meat will not be given antibiotics.
The problem with giving animals antibiotics is that the antibiotics then kill all the beneficial bacteria in your digestive system when you consume the animal.
Organic meat is the way to go. If you can - try to source your meat from a local farmer. There is nothing better then local, organic meat.
The problem with giving animals antibiotics is that the antibiotics then kill all the beneficial bacteria in your digestive system when you consume the animal.
Organic meat is the way to go. If you can - try to source your meat from a local farmer. There is nothing better then local, organic meat.
With beef definitely go with grass fed organic. You don't want any nasty chemicals in your beef. It will have a much better omega 3 content which almost everyone lacks.
Organic meat is supposed to be a better choice because no artificial stuff is used in the manufacturing process. So go with the organic whenever you can.
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