197. The Real Environmental Impact of Eating Meat - Dr. Peter Ballerstedt

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I'm excited to sit down with Dr. Peter Ballerstedt. We talk about the true impact of US cattle on the environment, the beef industry and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Peter Ballerstedt received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1981 and Master of Science in 1983, both from the University of Georgia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1986, specializing in forage management and utilization, minoring in ruminant nutrition. He was the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University from 1986 to 1992.

Dr. Peter Ballerstedt has an extensive background in forage production, utilization, and forage-based livestock production systems. His personal experience has led him to re-examine human diet and health.

We discuss the following:All about Dr. Peter BallerstedtThe true impact of US cattle on the environmentThoughts on reducing meat consumptionThoughts on the beef industryGreenhouse gas emissionsHow to change people’s view on animal productsMisinformation on plant-based foodsThoughts on conventional meat Thoughts on hormones, nitrites, and antibioticsWays to fight rising meat prices Prices of meatDifferences in proteinWhere to find Dr. Peter Ballerstedt_____ RESOURCESWebsite: http://grassbasedhealth.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassBasedHealth/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GrassBased/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassbasedGrocery deals: https://www.mygrocerydeals.com/Shop for local meat from farms near you: https://meatsuite.comWhen Protein is Not Protein Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VY8YNhEpXw____ CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER _____  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Cutting Against the Grain Podcast _____  **DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.