Unfortunately, it was at the expense of the consumer. Denatured proteins from high heat pasteurization, astronomically high Omega 6:Omega 3 ratios from feeding cows grain, and the toxins stored in their tissues from liberal usage of antibiotics, medication, hormones, and vaccines are the bulk of the problem. Factor in GMO grains being used and conventional dairy/beef products could possibly be one of the unhealthiest foods to consume. I know it tastes good, but there comes a time in your life when you look at your wife and children and start thinking about what you need to do to be the best dad and husband possible; to be around for as long as possible and pass on what wisdom you've gained in life to your grandchildren.
If you do not know my health history, take the time to review the previous posts and you'll begin to understand why I'm so picky about what I put in my body. I don't like being in pain. I especially don't like being limited in the things I can do with my 20 month old son when he wants to climb all over me, chase me around, or walk around while holding him for extended periods of time. My 14 year old daughter understands that there are certain things I can't do physically anymore due to the permanent damage in my spine. It doesn't make it any easier for me knowing she's disappointed. Now add in that my son has a 50% chance of developing the same condition as me if I don't raise him up on healthy foods and exercise habits, and you've got the ingredients for inspiration.
Getting back into doing all of the things that got me on the road to healing in the first place is a lot tougher now that my job is so demanding time-wise. There's no such thing as a 40-hour work week for me, so maximizing my spare time (I laugh using that term) is critical. I've implemented a combination of burst training and resistance training over the last three weeks and I have noticed a difference in my lean muscle mass already. I'll talk more about burst training in a future entry...it's time to get back to food.
The genesis of every autoimmune condition is a leaky gut. More and more research is confirming this to be true. Without healing the gut, you can do all the things I was doing in the past and you'll feel better while you are doing them, but as soon as you stop/slack off - the vicious cycle begins again and the disease strikes back with a vengeance.
This is where Beyond Organic comes in. In cases of autoimmune diseases, many of the good bacteria in the gut are so diminished (or wiped out completely) that supplementation with probiotics in a pill or powder will never give you enough live organisms to repopulate your gut. Bacteria outnumber the cells in our body 10:1 and much of what current research in genetics is showing is that the bacterias in your gut trigger your body's DNA. Geneticists believe the makeup of the bacteria in your gut could be the largest determining factor in your genetic expression. Most probiotics are lucky to give you bacterias in the billions per serving - and typically are limited to an average of 5-7 different types. Consuming fermented foods can provide trillions of bacteria per serving and include species of bacteria you can't get in a pill or powder. Ancient cultures would consume fermented dairy beverages and whey water on a regular basis. They would calls these beverages "healing water". Science is catching up finally and confirming that these fermented beverages can indeed repopulate the gut with essential bacterias that cannot currently be found in a supplement.
So where can you get these beverages? Beyond Organic has a line of cultured whey water and cultured dairy beverages called SueroViv and Amasai, respectively. The biggest difference in these products from other items you could buy in the health food store is the source of dairy. These cows graze on grass and other greens all the time. They are never fed grains. They are not vaccinated, and any cow that cannot be treated with natural methods is removed from the herd so that they are all free from antibiotics, hormones, or other meds. The dairy is low-heat pasteurized - where the dairy is never taken above 102° which is normal cow body temperature - so the proteins are never denatured. These cows have also been bred so they do not produce Alpha 1 Beta Casein - a protein shown to be 23x more toxic to the human gut than gluten and responsible for most people's dairy intolerance. The downside? The process takes a lot longer than current methods, so it's not cost effective compared to current methods.
In addition to these "healing" beverages, their cheese products are loaded with great probiotics and the beef has the perfect ratio of Omega6:Omega 3. The SueroViv products also have the perfect ratio of potassium:sodium which adds to its "healing" properties. When compared to the prices of "grass-fed" beef in the health food stores (which are traditionally grain-finished the month leading up to slaughter), these products are competitive and often cheaper (depending on where you live). The prices are able to be competitive because they use network marketing methods of distribution (which turns some people off) and 100% of Beyond Organic's profits are donated to charities.
I've been watching this company for a year now. With less than a handful of times I have seen notices about products being unavailable, I am impressed with their ability to grow and keep up with demand. I am eagerly awaiting my first order which includes 3 cases of SueroGold, 3 cases of Amasai, and 3lbs of the ground beef. Next post, I'll share how I plan to use these products to heal my gut.
If you want to learn more about Beyond Organic, are interested in purchasing their products, or just want to browse what's available, go to:
Or you can always post in the comment section if you have questions and I'll do my best to answer them.
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