{"id":18992,"date":"2011-02-26T16:13:38","date_gmt":"2011-02-26T21:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/18992\/7-huge-reasons-factory-farming-industry-flawed-part-one\/"},"modified":"2011-02-26T16:13:38","modified_gmt":"2011-02-26T21:13:38","slug":"7-huge-reasons-factory-farming-industry-flawed-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/18992\/7-huge-reasons-factory-farming-industry-flawed-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"7 huge reasons why the factory farming industry is seriously flawed (part one)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n7 huge reasons why the factory farming industry is seriously flawed (part one)
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\nElizah<\/b><\/span>
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Some
\n strive to live a healthful lifestyle, and though they may exercise with
\n consistent dedication and consume copious amounts of fruits, vegetables
\n and dietary supplements, they may still not be entirely immune to
\nailments as the years progress. There are also the lucky few who can
\nseemingly eat and drink whatever they want, and will somehow still
\nmanage to get a clean bill of health whenever they visit their doctor.
\nWhile the general state of wellness for the majority of us may seem
\nheavily weighted on randomness and the sheer luck of the draw,
\nthroughout the last decade alone, thousands upon thousands of studies
\nhave zeroed in on how paying attention to both diet<\/a> and exercise positively impact longevity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For myriad reasons, one of the foods that has received its fair share of negative health press has been meat<\/i>, but it\u2019s far more complicated than merely just labeling it as a \u2018bad food\u2019 that should be avoided entirely. There are actually several positive nutritional attributes<\/a> that make lean cuts of animal-based protein valuable to the human body. However, things have gotten pretty sticky <\/i>with
\n regard to the modern methods used to produce animal-based protein, and
\nthat has directly impacted the quality, nutritional content and safety
\nof the final product. Today\u2019s big fat juicy steak may taste good to
\nmainstream eaters, <\/span>but it comes at a much larger price<\/a><\/span> than most people realize.<\/p>\n

The meat industry has evolved into a multi-billion dollar business designed to accommodate <\/span>high consumer demand as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible<\/a><\/span>. In an effort to continually supply budget-friendly selections to shoppers, a combination of science, technology and mechanization are employed to bring animals from the field to the plate in record time<\/a>.
\n In the real world, however, \u2018the field\u2019 is a euphemism for overcrowded
\ncontainment systems (otherwise known as factory farms) where <\/span>animals exist in highly unnatural, often inhumane conditions<\/a><\/span> that become a breeding ground for illness.<\/p>\n

This system has proven to be ideal in terms of yielding high profits<\/i>, but it <\/span>significantly compromises our environment<\/a><\/span>,
the quality of life that animals bred for food ultimately experience, and the end product which in many cases is sub-par and prone to contamination<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unlike the nutritional profile of wild game<\/a>
\n — which contains beneficial, unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids and far
\nless fat overall — factory farmed meat contains very high levels of
\nthe very same type of saturated fat that \u201cis implicated in many of the
\nchronic degenerative diseases\u201d that plague our society, such as type II
\n diabetes, heart disease, and prostate\/breast\/colon cancer. There is a
\nparticularly strong
\n correlation between the consumption of animal fats derived from meat,
\neggs, milk and cheese and increased mortality rates from heart disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another
\n concern revolves around highly processed offerings such as sausage,
\ndelicatessen meats, hot dogs and bacon. Typically treated with
\npotassium nitrate and sodium nitrate — two curing ingredients that help
\n retard the growth of certain microbes in products while helping them
\nto retain a desirable, fleshy tone — both agents happen to be toxic in high amounts<\/a>.
\n While a lethal dose of 22 milligrams would require that a 150 pound
\nadult consume \u201c18.57 pounds of cured meat product containing 200 ppm
\nsodium nitrite\u201d in one sitting, they would more than likely die from acute salt toxicity first<\/a>.
\n Nevertheless, a Harvard University research team analyzed the findings
\n of 20 global health studies involving a total of one million
\nparticipants and determined that the nitrate preservatives found in a
\nmodest 50 gram portion of processed meat are a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease and diabetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The good news, relatively speaking<\/i>, is that cutting one\u2019s consumption of both red and processed meat is associated with a reduced incidence of multiple types of cancer<\/a>
\n — such as lung, esophagus, bowel, and liver. In the interest of
\noffering unbiased information for This Dish Is Veg readers, it’s only
\nfair to note that the medical community still seems to acknowledge that meat can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle<\/a>,
\n particularly when the leanest cuts of unprocessed, grass-fed buffalo,
\n venison and beef tenderloin are consumed (such as top sirloin,
\ntop-round, eye-round, and bottom round) in portion sizes that are no
\nlarger than 6 ounces, roughly three times each week. They also concur
\nthat grass-fed meat is an ideal option since it possesses a heart-healthy blend of conjugated linoleic acids and omega 3 fats<\/a>, as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants compared to its grain-raised counterparts.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the decision of whether one should<\/i> or should not<\/i>
\n consume animal-based products is a highly personal one, and should be
\nmotivated by a number of factors, including education, ethics and
\nenvironmental concerns. There are seemingly countless aspects to both
\narguments that require a great deal of time and commitment to explore
\nthoroughly, but it’s almost impossible to do either justice within the
\nconfines of this space. Nevertheless, you’ll definitely want to make a
\ndate to revisit this site tomorrow because seven different glaring factory farming flaws will be examined in great detail<\/a>
\n — and whether you’ve been a long term vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian
\nor your know anyone who appears to be enamored with meat, you’ll
\ndefinitely want to share this eye-opening information. Thank you for
\nyour time!<\/p>\n

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Jump forward to part two of this article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Elizah Leigh<\/a> | <\/span>@elizahleigh<\/a><\/span><\/font>
Elizah
\n Leigh’s master’s degree in education combined with her passion for the
\nwritten word and deep-seated interest in environmental issues has proven
\n to be the ideal trifecta for her present status as a green journalist.
\nCurrently commissioned to write a reference book on vegetarianism,
\nElizah hopes to inspire people through her words. Follow Elizah on Facebook<\/a>.<\/b><\/div>\n


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