Farm-Raised vs. Grass-Fed

Grass-Fed Meat Protein- Now more than ever for the immune system.

There has been much progress among protein powders that I have witnessed over the past 27-years, and all for the good. 

After all, the word Protein translates in Greek to: Prime or First Importance.  

Therefore, it is important to make protein as good as possible. 

However, the biggest movement I am seeing in the health and fitness industry now is a progressive movement towards Grass Fed Protein. 

There are a few reasons why:

• Grass-Fed protein has higher amino acid protein absorption
• Grass-Fed protein does not contain antibiotics
• Grass-Fed protein is better for the environment

It is difficult to argue against Grass-Fed. 

In fact, Grass-Fed is how cows are supposed to be fed. 

For tens of thousands of years, cows have consumed a Grass-Fed diet. 

This is both the more humane and more nutritious way to feed cattle.  

Furthermore, if you think that it’s just chickens and cows in the feedlot, think again. 

It’s all animals including fish.

Above is a fish farm.

It’s a much faster way to develop fish for processing.

According to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – This feed in fish feedlots usually is in the forms of dried pellets, similar in many ways to dry dog food.

Vegetable proteins, cereal grains, vitamins, and minerals and formed into feed pellets. Wheat, for example, is widely used as it helps to bind the ingredients in the pellets.

Once again, changing the natural diet of the animal to a grain-based diet gets them bigger faster.

There are a few reasons why this is important from a nutritional aspect:

• Free-range, cage-free, grass-fed and wild-caught protein is universally higher in quality protein, good omega 3 fats, and a richer source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
• In addition, it’s more important what humans eat directly (grains, corn, soybean oil) that causes the myriad of health problems across ALL species.

Now, back to the highest source of absorbable protein, whey.

Here is a list of proteins and their relative digestibility and absorbability in descending order:

1. Whey Protein – Whey is the most bioavailable source of protein. 
2. Egg Whites – If you’re lactose intolerant and whey protein disagrees with you, egg whites are a great alternative.
3. Fish – Oily fish are often higher in unsaturated fat and rich in omega fatty acids which are hugely beneficial for cardiovascular health.
4. Red Meat – Although red meat is slightly lower in terms of bioavailability, it is rich in other areas. For example, red meat is high in iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 and they often contain a good amount of healthy fats.
5. Poultry – Chicken is next on the list on the protein bioavailability scale. Chicken delivers a high amount of protein with very few carbs or additional fats.