<p>Today I’m joined by Stephan Van Vliet, founder of Van Vliet Lab, to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: meat quality.</p><p>We go far beyond the typical grass-fed vs grain-fed debate and unpack what actually matters—how farming practices, soil health, and animal environment impact the food you eat.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>- Why the “food matrix” matters more than single nutrients</p><p>- How flavor, texture, and nutrition change based on how animals are raised</p><p>- The real story behind omega-6 to omega-3 ratios in meat</p><p>- Differences between pasture-raised vs conventional pork and beef</p><p>- The concept of terroir in meat (and why it’s a game changer)</p><p>- We also tackle the bigger, controversial questions:</p><p>- Is all meat equal on a carnivore or animal-based diet?</p><p>- Does red meat actually cause heart disease?</p><p>- What does “high-quality meat” really mean?</p><p>This is a science-backed, nuanced conversation that challenges mainstream narratives and gives you a clearer lens on how to source and think about meat. If you care about nutrition, regenerative agriculture, soil health, or building a premium meat business, this episode is for you.</p><p>9:30 - The food matrix</p><p>12:30 - Why flavor and texture is different between grass fed &amp; grain fed animals</p><p>15:20 - The meaning of the word ‘terroir’</p><p>21:00 - The terms grass fed &amp; grain fed explained</p><p>29:00 - The biggest findings on how grain/grass fed beef impacts human health</p><p>40:45 - The omega 6:3 ratio differences between conventional and pasture raised pork</p><p>47:45 - Is any meat quality okay for those on the carnivore diet</p><p>52:30 - Does red meat cause heart disease?</p><p>❤️ LOVE this Episode? Click SUBSCRIBE to show your support.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tamarawalpole?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Subscribe on YouTube</a> for bi-weekly conversations on how to nourish, move, and care for your body—your way.</p><p><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L5KcySQAAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Follow Stephan on Google Scholar</a></p><p><a href="https://stephanvanvliet.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Go to Stephan&#39;s Website</a></p><p>❤️ MY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS ❤️</p><p><a href="https://rnareset.com/?ref=K0xTUsWS56k6Zp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ReSet Magnesium Supplements </a></p><p>Get 10% OFF</p><p><a href="https://tmwlongevity.com/?sca_ref=10282798.3WRYS5MzzWhbT&utm_source=all_sources&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=affiliate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TMW Longevity</a></p><p>Get 10% OFF</p><p><a href="https://paleovalley.com/offers/organ-complex-promo/pvpartners?oid=36&affid=1531" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Paleo Valley Grass Fed Organ Complex</a></p><p>Get 15% OFF</p><p><a href="https://www.piquelife.com/collections/subs-collection?rfsn=7864882.5fa142&utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=20off&utm_medium=PP&utm_content=tamara_walpole" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Pique Life</a></p><p>😃 CONNECT WITH ME 😃</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamarawalpolenutrition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">IG</a></p>