Sacred cow : the case for (better) meat : why well-raised meat is good for you and good for the planet

We're told that if we care about our health—or our planet—eliminating red meat from our diets is crucial. That beef is bad for us and cattle farming is horrible for the environment. But science says otherwise. Beef is framed as the most environmentally destructive and least healthy of meats. We're often told that the only solution is to reduce or quit red meat entirely. But despite what anti-meat groups, vegan celebrities, and some health experts say, plant-based agriculture is far from a perfect solution. In Sacred Cow , registered dietitian Diana Rodgers and former research biochemist and New York Times bestselling author Robb Wolf explore the quandaries we face in raising and eating animals—focusing on the largest (and most maligned) of farmed animals, the cow. Taking a critical look at the assumptions and misinformation about meat, Sacred Cow points out the flaws in our current food system and in the proposed "solutions." Inside, Rodgers and Wolf reveal contrarian but science-based findings, such as: • Meat and animal fat are essential for our bodies. • A sustainable food system cannot exist without animals. • A vegan diet may destroy more life than sustainable cattle farming. • Regenerative cattle ranching is one of our best tools at mitigating climate change. You'll also find practical guidance on how to support sustainable farms and a 30-day challenge to help you transition to a healthful and conscientious diet. With scientific rigor, deep compassion, and wit, Rodgers and Wolf argue unequivocally that meat (done right) should have a place on the table. It's not the cow , it's the how ! PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERWe're told that if we care about our health—or our planet—eliminating red meat from our diets is crucial. That beef is bad for us and cattle farming is horrible for the environment. But science says otherwise. Beef is framed as the most environmentally destructive and least healthy of meats. We're often told that the only solution is to reduce or quit red meat entirely. But despite what anti-meat groups, vegan celebrities, and some health experts say, plant-based agriculture is far from a perfect solution. In Sacred Cow, registered dietitian Diana Rodgers and former research biochemist and New York Times bestselling author Robb Wolf explore the quandaries we face in raising and eating animals—focusing on the largest (and most maligned) of farmed animals, the cow. Taking a critical look at the assumptions and misinformation about meat, Sacred Cow points out the flaws in our current food system and in the proposed'solutions.'Inside, Rodgers and Wolf reveal contrarian but science-based findings, such as: • Meat and animal fat are essential for our bodies. • A sustainable food system cannot exist without animals. • A vegan diet may destroy more life than sustainable cattle farming. • Regenerative cattle ranching is one of our best tools at mitigating climate change.You'll also find practical guidance on how to support sustainable farms and a 30-day challenge to help you transition to a healthful and conscientious diet. With scientific rigor, deep compassion, and wit, Rodgers and Wolf argue unequivocally that meat (done right) should have a place on the table. It's not the cow, it's the how! Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction Sacred Cow Quick Reference Guide Chapter 1: Meat as Scapegoat Part I: The Nutritional Case for (Better) Meat Chapter 2: Are Humans Omnivores? Chapter 3: Are We Eating Too Much Meat? Chapter 4: Does Meat Cause Chronic Disease? Chapter 5: Is Meat a Healthy Food? Chapter 6: Even If Meat Isn’t Bad for Me, Can’t I Get All My Nutrition from Plants? Part II: The Environmental Case for (Better) Meat Chapter 7: What Role Does Livestock Play in Our Environment? Chapter 8: Can a Sustainable Food System Exist Without Animals? Chapter 9: Are Cattle Contributing to Climate Change? Chapter 10: Aren’t Cattle Inefficient with Feed? Chapter 11: Don’t Cattle Take Up Too Much Land? Chapter 12: Don’t Cattle Drink Too Much Water? Part III: The Ethical Case for (Better) Meat Chapter 13: Is Eating Animals Immoral? Chapter 14: Why Did Meat Become Taboo? Chapter 15: Why Eat Animals If We Could Survive on Only Plants? Part IV: What We Can Do Chapter 16: Feeding the World Chapter 17: Eat Like a Nutrivore In Closing Acknowledgments Notes Index About the Authors "Registered dietitian Diana Rodgers and former research biochemist and New York Times bestselling author Robb Wolf explore the quandaries we face in raising and eating animals-focusing on the largest (and most maligned) of farmed animals, the cow, debunking common misconceptions with science-based findings, and arguing unequivocally that meat (done right) should have a place on the table. Accompanying documentary will be released"-- Provided by publisher **We're told that if we care about our health—or our planet—eliminating red meat from our diets is crucial. That beef is bad for us and cattle farming is horrible for the environment. But science says otherwise.**__Sacred Cow____New York Times__ __Sacred Cow__ __and__ __cow____how__