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As we mentioned before, neurologic tissue from cattle (like the brain and spinal cord) can not be used for food because it is possible that it may contain the prion that causes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
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Read More »In the last post, we talked about what animal by-products are. And we focused on the edible by-products. The truth is, there are lots of parts of the cow (or goat, or sheep, or pig) that are not edible. And many of those parts are used for other things. This picture has been circulating the internet for a long time. I found it most recently on Snopes.com, and wanted to discuss it a little bit here. First, let’s start with the brain. As we mentioned before, neurologic tissue from cattle (like the brain and spinal cord) can not be used for food because it is possible that it may contain the prion that causes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Since the recognition of BSE, the brain and spinal cord (and other major neurologic tissues) of ruminants are not allowed to be used at all. The term “blood” is a little misleading as well. One of the proteins in blood is called albumin, and this is the “blood product” that is used in many of the things listed in this diagram. Albumin is the major protein in blood (in all animals and people). It can be removed from the rest of the blood (purified) and used in other food products or for other things like medicine or laboratory research. Blood can also be dried into “blood meal” that can be used as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. The hooves and horns of animals are rich in keratin, a protein that is commonly used in hair care products. “Pet food” is also listed as something that uses hooves and horns. This is sort of true… but not quite. The hooves and horns of animals can be rendered – which is a heating process that pulls any fats out of the material being rendered (hooves, horns, skin, meat, and bones can all be rendered). So, inedible products (like hooves, horns, and bone) can be rendered to remove fats, and these fats can be used in pet foods. After bone is rendered, the solids that are left are ground into bone meal and can be used in pet foods. So, yes, pet food may contain hooves and horns… sort of… but not exactly. Pet food may actually contain fats that were taken out of the hooves and horns. I know it says that bones are used to make refined sugar. Just like the “horns and hooves in pet food,” that’s an oversimplification. Don’t worry – there’s no bone in your sugar. But the bones can be used to make filters used in the refining process. Not all types of sugars use this process, but some do. I know this sounds strange, but the internal organs can be used to make instrument strings and racket strings. It’s actually the outside part of the intestines that can be used for this. In addition to what is listed above under “skin,” the skin of cattle is also used to make leather. The skin from other animals, like pigs and sheep, can also be used for leather. So. Edible by-products include things like skin (from poultry), liver, and kidneys. Inedible by-products include things like skin (from cattle), bone, hair, and hooves. I’ll admit that this is only scratching the surface of by-products and how they are used. It’s difficult to do much more in a single blog post! Let me know what your questions are in the comments (or email me directly), and I’ll address them below.
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Read More »People with type 2 diabetes should limit or avoid high-fat cuts of meat, such as regular ground beef, bologna, hot dogs, sausage, bacon, and ribs, because like full-fat dairy, they're high in saturated fats, explains Kimberlain.
A healthy type 2 diabetes diet includes healthy carbs like fruits, veggies, and whole grains; low-fat dairy; heart-healthy fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines; and good fats like nuts, avocados, and olive oil. But feeling your best when you have diabetes isn't just about choosing the right foods, it’s also about limiting or avoiding foods that can spike your blood sugar and increase your risk of complications. “It’s all about moderation and making careful food choices for overall balanced blood sugar control,” says Amy Kimberlain, RD, CDE, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Wellness Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida. “You want to eat a balanced, healthful diet, and avoid refined carbohydrates, which raise blood sugar. You also want to avoid the saturated fat found in fatty meats, full-fat dairy, and fried foods, as people with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of getting heart disease.” A healthy diet for diabetes will also help you manage your weight or lose weight if you’re overweight, which is important, because losing just 10 to 15 pounds may help you prevent and manage high blood sugar, according to the American Diabetes Association. Research shows that losing some weight can also help improve insulin sensitivity, meaning you’re less resistant and better able to respond to insulin, Kimberlain explains. A small study published in June 2017 in Nutrition & Diabetes showed sustained enhanced insulin sensitivity in successful female weight-loss maintainers compared with those who had no history of weight loss. To avoid weight gain and keep your blood sugar under control, limit or avoid the following 10 foods.
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