Animal and Plant Foods

Generally it’s healthiest to live mainly on a plant based diet as Many studies show that people that live the longest  have this type of diet. Animal products do have their benefits when used appropriately  with respect and care. 

A good question to consider is that no living being wants to die, and an animal raised and killed for food is no exception. Factory farming creates a lot of suffering and  heavy energies such as aggression and fear which is transmuted to it’s consumer, unconsciously in most cases. This is for me personally a good reason to steer away from animal products as much as possible. I’m on a constant mission of finding clean, sustainable sources of animal foods I can have from time to time without suffering, or supporting the misuse of life for profit.

In cases of bodily deficiency, malnutrition and weakness animal foods can provide a fast fix.  A plant based approach to building strength and nourish the deep reserves of the body might take longer, but might in the end also be a more sustainable solution that’s more beneficial for health and longevity.

 In correcting deficiencies and depletion caused by modern life stress with symptoms of having a hard time to relax, low back pain, constant worry, anxiety, depression and fatigue it’s essential to get enough medium chain omega-3 (Epa & Dha) , fat soluble vitamins (A, D, K2)  and minerals from our diet. A good quality fish or krill oil is an easy way to get Epa and dha. Plant sources are micro algae such as spirulina, chlorella and afa as well as the plant purslane.  Mineral storage are  also important to refill. Most easily this can be done with organ meats and fatty meats from free range animals fed a natural diet.  Bone broth is an excellent way of getting both healthy fats, fat soluble vitamins as well as bio available minerals into the system. 

A Plant based approach needs more care and patience as results will manifest more slowly.   Use a variety of the best produce you can find, vegetables, legumes, root vegetables, seaweeds, grains, spirulina, chlorella. Learn to make kitcharis and congees, they are very deeply nourishing. Helpful herbs from the taoist herbal system to replenish deep energy reserves and improve digestion in the body: he shou wu, gojiberry, astragulus, ginseng, rehmannia root, cordyceps and reishi.

The challenges of a plant based diet in modern times;

Factory farming and mono crops even organic mono farming  result in veggies and grains poor in nutrition. Many of us have a deficiency in medium chain omega3 fatty acids crucial for our brains and nervous system. if we have enough we feel calm and strong and can cope with stressful situations in an efficient way without losing our nerve. Usually we have far too much omega6’s from poor quality vegetable oils and seeds in our diets resulting imbalance with symptoms of mood swings and anger. Epa and Dha can be challenging to get from plant sources in modern times.

If you already have a balanced and healthy body and you’re used to a plant based or vegan diet you can get away with using plant based sources of omega 3’s such as micro algae, seeds (chia & flax), purslane or algae oil supplements. if you are already depleted /imbalanced and need to keep up an active lifestyle because of worldly responsibilities it might be best to use a good source of animal fats to replenish your body and correct the fatty acid balance to a more balanced state.

Animal foods such as meat, organ meats, fish, eggs and milk products as well as high quality supplements from the animal kingdom are nutritionally dense and strengthening foods that can be beneficial to consume at times of weakness, stress, depletion and fatigue. They quickly provide energy, strength and deep nutrition in the form of minerals, fat soluble vitamins, protein and medium chain omega3’s. If consumed habitually and In too large amounts they over time cause congestion in the system and shorten life span.

If we choose to use animal produce it’s essential to get them from responsible sources. We need to end the misuse of life for profit and treat all life on earth with respect and care. Large scale meat industry is an absolute disgrace and shouldn’t be supported anymore by anyone who respect themselves.

If you feel you need to incorporate animal products in your diet because of bodily deficiency or weakness, or because of demanding life conditions, please Choose produce from small family farms where the animals are treated with care and respect and have enough living space and get to roam around for their own food as much as possible. If you can visit the farm yourself and get a feel for the process by yourself you can decide if you can consume their produce with a clear conscience. If you don’t have any farms close to where you live try to get produce from farmers markets or online stores and co-ops that carry quality pasture raised produce from small farms. Organic and pasture raised produce found is supermarkets might be ok, but is usually mass produced.

Below is some information about different types of animal products that can help you make better choices for yourself and your loved ones.

Wild fish 

Wild fish have better quality fatty acids and is overall more nutritious than farmed fish that’s usually very toxic and nutritionally poor. Sea fish is very contaminated with heavy metals and radiation these days, but is generally  more nutritious than farmed fish. If you can get wild fish from clean lakes that’s great. If you do choose to eat sea fish please don’t have it more than once a week and make sure you have some chlorella before and after you eat as it aids the body to eliminate toxins. Farmed salmon is one of the most toxic foods found in supermarkets and should be avoided all together.

Milk products

Milk from animals who fed on pastures has a high concentration of fat soluble vitamins (especially A, D, K2)  and medium chain omega3’s, EPA & DHA. Depending on where in the world you live it might be easy or less easy to find grass fed milk products such as Butter, ghee and yoghurts.

Eggs

Make sure to get at least organic, or better pasture raised. If you can get some straight from a small farm where the chickens got to roam free the eggs will be of the best quality with dark yellow, even reddish yolks that indicate rich nutrition.

Organ meats & Bone broth

These are the some of the most nutritious and strengthening foods available. Make sure you get them from a clean source, pasture raised with loving care.  Liver is easy to begin with and once you get used to the strong taste you might come to like it very much. Bone broth is something worth to get acquainted with as well, find a recipe and give it a go. A far easier way of getting the benefits of bone broth is to get a good quality gelatin or collagen supplement. 

Supplements from the animal kingdom

Fish oil
A great source of medium chain omega3's. Make sure you get the cleanest product possible, like a pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Don't go for the cheapest option.

Gelatin & Collagen

An easy way to get some of the benefits of bone broth without all the hassle of actually making it. Gelatin & Collagen has building blocks for cartilage, joints, hair and nails. From a chinese medicin point of view these are very yin substances that help you to relax, restore and rejuvenate. A good brand is great lakes gelatin.

Colostrum powder

A powerful food that builds your immunity and heals your gut. It also enhances mood and gives a general feeling of well being. It's a perfect food with all essential amino acids and fatty acids. Be aware it can have quite an aphrodisiac effect especially together with Raw Cacao. The best colostrum comes from the company Surthrival.