except genetically modified soy.
LIVER
Do you like French cuisine? How about foie gras? Liver is shunned by many, as
some doctors claim it contains toxins and cholesterol. However, toxins and
pesticides are generally found in animal fat, rather than organ meats. The
cholesterol found in liver is also used to make sex hormones and repair tissues.
Maintaining a good level of sex hormones means staying younger longer. Liver
is also a good source of iron and other minerals our bodies need. Liver is very
high in vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin and vision. Some scientists
have voiced concerns that the high vitamin A content might be toxic or could
lead to vitamin overdose, but that’s untrue. High doses of synthetic vitamin A are
toxic, but the natural vitamin A found in food is not, unless it’s consumed in
excess of 100,000 IU per day. You can certainly enjoy a liver dish—even on a
daily basis—without worry. Don’t miss out on this nutrient-dense food. Liver is
also a good source of niacin, which can lower cholesterol.
Moderately Favorable Sources of Protein
These protein sources should be included in your diet in moderation. Again,
these choices are related to the protein source itself, rather than the amount of
fat. This list includes lamb, pork, beef, and soy.
LAMB, PORK, AND BEEF
Lamb, pork, and beef are healthy protein choices. Rich in vitamin B 12 , meat can
help reduce cortisol, the stress hormone linked to belly fat. When you eat red
meat, always stick with organic sources. You can find buffalo burgers in most
supermarkets and many restaurants. Pasture-fed red meat is easily found in
stores that carry a range of organic products, such as Whole Foods and Trader
Joe’s. It’s important to note that not all beef is the same. Meat from grass-fed
cows is better for your health than meat from farmraised cows.
Farmraised cows are often treated inhumanely, caged in confined spaces,
injected with the growth hormone rBST to increase milk production, and
slaughtered once they stop producing milk. Farmraised cows are also fed corn
and injected with other artificial hormones to promote weight gain. As a result,
farmraised cows have higher levels of fat, and that fat contains toxins and
environmental pollutants that are harmful to your health and endocrine glands. I