11: Is Your Grocery Store Lying to You? The Truth About 'Grass-Fed' Labels w/John Wood
Description:
In this must-listen episode of the Holistic Health Matters podcast, host David Sandstrom sits down with John Wood, CEO of US Wellness Meats, to uncover the truth about grass-fed and grass-finished beef. From debunking saturated fat myths to revealing the surprising health benefits of traditional foods like pemmican, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about healthy eating.
Wood shares his 20-year journey in sustainable agriculture, offering insights into soil health, animal welfare, and the critical link between our food choices and overall well-being. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize performance or simply someone interested in making better food choices, this episode is packed with game-changing information that could transform your approach to nutrition and health.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and John Wood's background
03:02 The evolution of grass-fed farming
07:03 Understanding the immune system and germ theory
11:37 The problem with grain-fed cattle
15:19 The impact of grass-fed beef on athletic performance
18:11 Debunking saturated fat myths
22:02 The importance of soil health in agriculture
25:15 Grass-fed vs grass-finished: Understanding labeling
28:30 The health benefits of pemmican
31:00 Book recommendations and further resources
34:15 Special offer for listeners
36:30 Closing thoughts and how to order from US Wellness Meats
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