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Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed
Pasture-raised animals are initially fed grass. Grass-fed animals continue to feed on grass while
grain-fed animals are switched to grains later. Grass-fed meat is lower in fat but higher in
Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, C, and E. It is preferred to buy grass-fed meat and
butter.
Grass-fed butter is an anti-inflammatory energy source, contains Vitamin A and doesn’t raise
cholesterol. Grain-fed butter, conversely and unless organic, is inflammatory and possibly full of
pesticides, hormones, and GMOs. Never use margarine as it is a hydrogenated junk food with
no nutritional value whatsoever.
Fruit
Fruit seems like a sound healthy choice, right? And it’s so yummy! I hate to be the bearer of bad
news here, but fruit is mostly sugar and will keep you out of ketosis. It’s basically nature’s candy.
There’s really no need for fruit since you can get the same nutrients in vegetables without the
carbs. But if you love fruit like I do, just choose low-carb fruits such as raspberries, blackberries,
strawberries, blueberries, plums, clementines, cherries, kiwis, lemons, and limes.
Bananas and grapes are the highest-carb fruits there are.
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