Processed meat 'early death' link

[Javaman]

11. dump anything with nitrates...

about 20 years ago I figured out my random headaches were triggered by the nitrates in processed meats.

Folks, yes factory farmed meat turned into "processed" meat is inherently bad for you. First because it's factory farmed meat but also the gross amount of preservatives in it.

If you can, go to a farmers market to get your meat from a local cattle rancher.

I'm lucky enough to have a fantastic farm near me here in Austin, Richardson's Farms. they have a closed loop, no drugs, no hormones, grow their own feed and have a closed loop ranch.

Here is a simple tip for judging how good your beef is when you buy it. Look at the fat, if it's pearly white, don't eat it, that means they were never give a grass diet. A good grass diet will turn the fat yellowish due to the high amount of beta-carotene.

It will be more expensive (actually buying your meat in this manner actually reflects the real cost of meat) and it tastes so much better.

Get to know the farmer, question them about their practices and methods in raising their beef. A healthy meat eater is an informed meat eater.