When I tried to guess what the best superfood could be, I imagined it would be something like kale – light and rich in nutrients. However, I was mistaken.
This is according to Dr. Eric Berg, a chiropractor specializing in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting, who claims the top superfood is not green at all.
In a YouTube video, the 59-year-old explained: “Today, I’m going to tell you about the #1 superfood, red meat! Some people think green powder is the best superfood, but while it’s very beneficial, it’s missing one important ingredient—protein.
“Green powder has vitamin C, K1, beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, and phytonutrients but no protein.”
So what does he propose is the ‘number one superfood’?
He stated: “To optimize your health, you might want to start consuming grass-fed red meat along with your green powder.”
Indeed, red meat is something quite familiar to the US, where the average American consumes 124 kilograms annually, more than any other nation – according to TheWorldCounts.
TheWorldCounts is an initiative to raise awareness about global issues such as the consumer economy, world population, and the environment. It reports that around 72 billion animals are slaughtered for consumption each year worldwide.
I am not a vegetarian, but it is definitely something to consider.
Berg continued: “Red meat is an excellent source of B vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, iron, selenium, zinc, and DHA. Grass-fed red meat also contains phytonutrients. Red meat increases the antioxidant glutathione and is a potent source of carnosine, an antioxidant that helps prevent glycation.
“Protein consumption triggers the hormone glucagon, which stabilizes your blood sugar and helps counter the effects of insulin. Grass-fed red meat protein is the best source of protein.
“The protein leverage hypothesis states that animals, humans, and insects will continue to eat until they satisfy their protein requirement. This is why you will overeat if you consume junk food—it has no protein! If you have low blood sugar, you should consume protein, not candy!”
What are the cautions associated with consuming red meat?
You’re likely aware that one major concern is the potential for cancer.
Berg pointed out: “You’ve been taught that red meat is a dirty type of protein, red meat obviously causes cancer right? I mean everyone knows that it’s a carcinogen.
“It causes type two diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease – because all the saturated fat.”
However, according to Berg, it is primarily processed meat that poses this risk.
He clarified: “Out of all the foods that give you the highest quality it’s red meat – and of course I’m talking about grass-fed, I’m not talking about processed meat.
“[Scientists and the government] don’t differentiate the two and no they have never proven that grass-fed red meat has caused cancer, heart attacks – there is absolutely zero proof.”
So there we have it… we can continue to enjoy meat.