Tag: Animal based foods

While often associated with supplements, chondroitin occurs naturally in the connective tissues of animals, particularly cartilage. This article explores what foods are rich in chondroitin and how incorporating them into your diet can help support joint health and cartilage function.

According to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, animal-sourced foods are nutrient-dense and provide crucial support for growth and muscle function. While they offer a host of essential compounds, the main nutrient present in food from animals is most commonly recognized as high-quality, complete protein.

According to the American Diabetes Association, carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy, and are found predominantly in plant-based foods, making the statement that carbohydrates are found primarily in animal-based foods unequivocally false. This common misconception often stems from misunderstanding where different nutrients are stored in various food groups.

While fruits and vegetables are famously known for their high vitamin C content, surprisingly, certain organ meats also contain this essential nutrient. The key question for those following a carnivore or ancestral diet is: what organ meat has the most vitamin C, and how can it be safely consumed? This article explores the vitamin C levels in various offal, focusing on the richest sources and the importance of careful preparation.

Over 650 types of carotenoids exist in nature, but only a handful can be converted into Vitamin A by the human body. A key question for many is: Is beta-carotene found in animal or plant-based foods, and which are the best dietary sources?.

According to the World Health Organization, a healthy diet consisting of various foods is essential for good health and nutrition, protecting against numerous noncommunicable diseases. A fundamental concept within this is the food source, a critical provider of the energy and nutrients required for all life to thrive.

Compared to highly restrictive diets, the animal-based diet offers a flexible, nutrient-dense approach centered around quality animal products. Followers prioritize meat, organs, and raw dairy while selectively incorporating low-antinutrient plant foods like fruits and honey for added nutritional benefits.

Less than 1% of an animal's muscle tissue is composed of glycogen, the animal-based carbohydrate. While most dietary carbohydrates do indeed originate from plants, the idea that carbohydrates only come from plants is a misconception, as several animal products contain them too.

The term 'omnivore' comes from the Latin 'omnes' (all) and 'vorare' (to devour). While other species like bears and raccoons are also omnivores, humans are unique in their ability to process an incredibly diverse array of foods from both animal and plant sources, which makes understanding what types of foods are included in a human omnivore diet essential for health and nutrition.

Historically, sailors who subsisted on dried meat developed scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. This led to the widespread belief that you cannot get enough vitamin C from meat, but a deeper look reveals that fresh, unprocessed animal products and a low-carbohydrate diet drastically alter the equation.