Dr. Keene explains why 'grass-fed' labels can mislead and what to look for to get truly healthy red meat.
Dr. Kelsey Keene hosts this final episode of the "Younger Tomorrow" series, focusing on nutrition strategies to combat rapid aging. The episode details the Advanced Eating Plan, which involves three key dietary changes to reduce inflammation and address weight loss resistance.
The first change is eliminating grains, sugars, and high-glycemic fruits, which Dr. Keene notes is the most difficult step. The second change, the episode's primary focus, involves replacing conventional protein sources with natural ones, starting with meat. Dr. Keene explains that conventional, grain-fed meats often come from animals given antibiotics, GMO feed, and growth hormones. She contrasts this with grass-fed and finished meat, where animals eat 100% grass, resulting in meat richer in omega-3s and antioxidants. For eggs, she recommends pasture-raised over labels like cage-free or free-range, citing a 2010 study showing pasture-raised eggs have more vitamin E. She advises seeking wild-caught fish over farm-raised, stating farmed fish are fed unnatural diets, given antibiotics, and may contain industrial chemicals like TPA and PVC.
Dr. Keene argues that studies linking red meat to heart disease typically examine conventional feedlot meat, not grass-fed and finished varieties. She reveals that "free-range" labels can sometimes mean chickens only have outdoor access through a small peephole. For fish, she claims farm-raised salmon are fed dyed pellets to achieve a pink color they would not naturally have. The third dietary change involves replacing unhealthy fats with healthy ones; she lists bad fats as margarine, seed oils like canola and vegetable oil, and hydrogenated oils found in processed foods. She recommends healthy fats like avocados, coconut oil, wild-caught salmon, and organic butter, warning consumers to read ingredient lists carefully as labels can be misleading.
Dr. Keene suggests a protein intake goal of 0.8 to 1 gram per pound of body weight, significantly higher than the standard RDA of 0.36 grams per pound. For breakfast, she proposes protein smoothies, eggs, or breakfast burritos using almond flour tortillas and nitrite-free turkey bacon. She references the book "Atomic Habits," explaining that lasting change comes from focusing on identity and processes, not just outcomes like weight loss. She recommends the supplement "Cellular Health and Longevity" for its antioxidants and ingredients like PQQ, ashwagandha, and rhodiola rosea to support mitochondria and reduce stress.
Dr. Keene concludes by emphasizing that spinal and nervous system health is foundational to aging well, offering listeners a discounted chiropractic evaluation and x-rays for $99.50. The episode maintains an educational and motivational tone, blending dietary advice with personal anecdotes and lifestyle coaching. Listeners interested in anti-aging nutrition, sourcing high-quality foods, and habit-based wellness strategies would find this episode valuable. Those seeking peer-reviewed scientific debates or who are skeptical of chiropractic claims might choose to skip it.
