It appears that swamp dwellers in DC and many in the states across the country have been convinced by someone that artificial intelligence is the only path forward.
I will continue to discuss how that will deplete our resources and, more importantly, just ask AI for yourself, because in my opinion it is a path that could destroy humanity. As worthy as that discussion is, it is not the path I am pursuing today.
A friend of mine in France just sent me the query of AI about the consumption of protein from cows, whales, fish, and insects for food. On the beef query, instead of sharing the nutrient density of beef and how beneficial it is, the AI answer instead went into detail about the ethical and moral considerations of eating beef. In fact, I received that email at the exact same time as I was researching the latest data to make my case that animal protein provides the most complete balance of essential nutrients.
You can find that data, but you have to dig. It seems we are more interested in spending research dollars comparing nutrient density of beef from different production types and comparing grass-fed beef to grain-fed beef than we are in comparing beef to mealworms or crickets. For the record, the most common conclusion is that crickets are a lower cost approach to protein consumption with little discussion about the complete package of nutrients found in beef or eggs.
With all of that said, go digging deep and you can find great scientific data about beef consumption and the benefits to both mental health and gut health. Recently, South Dakota State University released a good piece on beef consumption.
According to Samitinjaya Dhakal, assistant professor in SDSU’s School of Health and Human Sciences, including red meat in high-quality diets improves adequacy of nutrients related to mental health and was associated with favorable shifts in gut microbial diversity.
“What we saw is that people following a high-quality diet maintained a healthy weight, regardless of whether they ate red meat or not,” Dhakal said. “But within that healthy context, the red meat consumers showed a benefit not just in protein intake, but importantly, in meeting their needs for brain health-critical nutrients like zinc, selenium, vitamin B12 and choline.”
Higher healthy eating index scores, regardless of red meat consumption, showed lower odds of depression, PTSD and bipolar disorder. Strong gut microbial diversity was linked with high healthy indexes and red meat consumption.
I also found a research piece from Harvard University that had some interesting conclusions.
You can also get essential amino acids from plant-based foods. However, most plant-based proteins do not contain all of the needed essential amino acids, and so are called incomplete proteins. If you avoid animal proteins, the best way to ensure you are consuming a healthy mix of amino acids is to enjoy a variety of plant-based proteins through the day.
Eggs contain all of the essential amino acids, making them a complete protein source. Eggs are also a source of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants.
Talk to people who are doing the carnivore diet and they will tell you they love it and they have never felt better.
We are living in the time of spiritual, informational and humanitarian wars; factual information, based in science, is the greatest weapon for preserving our freedom. The consumption of animal proteins is the greatest armor to protect us, as healthy citizens, but like so many good plans the truth requires work.
Don’t be misled by the headlines. Do the deep dives, find the real truth and shut off the AI option on your computer or smartphone. Not only is it leading you astray, but it is diminishing your capacity to even know the truth when you see it.
Editor’s note: The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not represent the views of High Plains Journal. Trent Loos is a sixth-generation United States farmer, host of the daily radio show “Loos Tales” and founder of Faces of Agriculture, a non-profit organization putting the human element back into the production of food. Get more information at www.LoosTales.com, or email Trent at [email protected].
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