Modern Forager

Back in January, a friend sent me a copy of The Farmer and The Grill…A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat…and for saving the planet one bite at a time by Shannon Hayes. It got packed up in the shuffle of moving and I finally remembered to get it out and read [...]

Tags: beef, chicken, grass-fed, lamb, meat, pork, recipes, red meat

But we swear it’s not because they are ineffective! Mumps shots didn’t fully protect in 2006 - ‘Most of the college students who got the mumps in a big outbreak in 2006 had received the recommended two vaccine shots, according to a study that raises questions about whether a new vaccine or another [...]

Tags: Alzheimer's, beef, caffeine, dairy, dementia, meat, obesity, red meat, trans fat

Who wants chimichurri?. Photo courtesy of Reluctant Gourmet
I finally got some time to sit down and write this next article in the Traditional Diets series. This week, we’re heading down to the land of meat, meat, and more meat, otherwise known as Argentina. This is going to be a delicious, carnivorous adventure.
History [...]

Tags: Argentina, chimichurri, grain-fed, grass-fed, red meat, South America

By now, you may have heard about or seen this video (look for “Cheap Meat” if it’s no longer the main video) showing workers at a California slaughterhouse trying to get diseased cows to walk so they can pass inspection. Watch as the cows are dragged, picked up with forklifts, poked with an electric [...]

Tags: grass-fed, red meat, Vegetarianism

Here’s a brief Q&A on World’s Healthiest Foods that is very similar to what I have to say about organic versus conventional: If I can’t afford to buy organic vegetables and fruits, can I still be healthy?
My take is that organic is better than conventional, but conventional produce is better than no produce at all. [...]

Tags: avocado, broccoli, grain-fed, grass-fed, organic, red meat, Whole Foods

Check out this ridiculous article from Med Page Today: Burgers, Fries, and Diet Soda Are Recipe for Metabolic Syndrome.
Now, looking at the title, I can’t say I’d argue with that sentiment. That’s basically a fast food diet and most people on a fast food diet are on a one-way train to ill health. [...]

Tags: bad science, burger, fast food, fries, grains, meat, nonsense, red meat

Tonight’s dinner was boiled beef tongue. Here is a quick step-by-step to making a delicious beef tongue.
First, you thaw the beef tongue, put it in a big pot, and cover it with water. Next, add an onion, a stalk of celery, and herbs of your choosing. The first time I made this [...]

Tags: beef, meat, Recipes and Cooking, red meat, tongue

Last night, I had a package of grassfed beef liver thawed, but wasn’t really in the mood for plain ol’ liver and onions with mustard. So I grabbed a trusty can of El Pato out of the pantry and started creating. I sauteed two medium onions and then added the liver (1.5lbs). [...]

Tags: beef, coconut, coconut cream, El Pato, liver, meat, Recipes and Cooking, red meat, sweet potato

Hungry yet? Photo courtesy of Taco Blog
Whew! Finally done with this first installment. Perhaps one per week is a bit ambitious with all that I have going on. A Traditional Diets post every two weeks is probably more likely. Regardless, let’s get into it. Also, I’m still trying to [...]

Tags: Aztec, barbacoa, carnitas, ceviche, grain, guacamole, heart, liver, meat, Mexico, mole, red meat, salsa, tongue, traditional diet

I’m sure everyone saw this news release a few days ago titled Mediterranean diet cuts mortality rates, says study. Here comes the media darling again!
Eating plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish instead of meat, not to mention olive oil rather than saturated fats, is generally accepted to be good for you, but only a [...]

Tags: beef, grain, legumes, meat, Mediterranean Diet, olive oil, Paleo, red meat, seafood, Sugar and Fake Foods, trans fat