2/3 of “vegetarian” samples tested contained meat. 10% of all “vegetarian products” tested contain meat

“The company Clear Foods recently analyzed 345 hot dog and sausage products from 75 brands and retailers and found are you hot dog lovers ready for this? Human DNA in 2% of the samples and in 2 thirds of the vegetarian samples.”

“Get this, 10% of all vegetarian products appear to contain meat.”

https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1935396610076459300

Laura Frontiero writes:

You’ve probably heard the phrase “food is medicine.”

But here’s something most people don’t realize…

Sometimes it’s not about what you eat—but what you eat it with.

Certain foods are more powerful when paired together.

They help your body absorb nutrients better, reduce inflammation more efficiently, and even enhance detoxification pathways.

We call this the synergistic effect—when two or more foods combine forces to amplify their health benefits.

Let me show you a few of my favorites:

1. Turmeric + Black Pepper + Healthy Fat

Turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, is notoriously hard to absorb. But when you pair it with black pepper (which contains piperine) and a fat like olive oil or avocado, absorption increases by up to 2000%.

This trio can help lower inflammation, support liver detox enzymes, and may even improve joint and muscle recovery.

Try: Roasted veggies tossed in turmeric, black pepper, and olive oil

2. Spinach + Lemon Juice

Iron from plant sources (like spinach) is non-heme and harder to absorb. But vitamin C (found in lemon) helps convert it into a more absorbable form.

This duo supports healthy red blood cell production, boosts energy, and helps prevent iron-deficiency fatigue.

Try: A spinach salad with a fresh-squeezed lemon vinaigrette

3. Carrots + Avocado

The beta-carotene in carrots needs fat to be properly absorbed and converted to vitamin A. Avocados are a perfect partner.

This combo skin health, strengthens immune defenses, and protects vision—all with just two ingredients.

Try: Shredded carrot salad with avocado cubes and a splash of lime

4. Tomatoes + Olive Oil

The antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes is fat-soluble, meaning your body needs dietary fat to access its benefits. Olive oil also has anti-inflammatory polyphenols that enhance this combo.

In addition to being classically delicious, this pairing helps lower LDL cholesterol, reduce oxidative stress, and support heart and skin health.

Try: Sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil, fresh basil, and sea salt

These aren’t “superfoods” you have to hunt down—just everyday ingredients used intentionally.

If you’re already choosing clean, gut-friendly foods… this is the next level.

And if you haven’t downloaded my Food Toxins Hiding in Plain Sight guide yet, it includes a whole section on food synergy, plus simple swaps and clean recipes to help you eat for gut health, energy, and detox.

Download her PDF: https://laurafrontiero.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Food-Toxins-Hiding-in-Plain-Sight.pdf

This might at least partially explain why I was eating what I thought was a healthy diet while in the US and still put on 8+ kilos in 6 months.

As per usual, there are some interesting comments underneath the video that temper some of Dr Sears’ statements.

https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1934980199566987430

https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2013/01/28/Omega-3-rich-diet-can-boost-children-s-IQ-says-meta-analysis/

Previous studies have found that eating low glycemic index foods in the morning can improve children’s attention and memory.  (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17224202)

Could eating noodles also affect children’s intelligence? Let’s look at this Japanese study.

This study was supported by the Japanese National Youth Science Association, involving 290 Japanese children (aged 5-18)

In Japan, children typically have two types of breakfast: some eat bread, noodles, while others eat white rice.

Researchers divided the children into three groups:

Rice group, who often eat rice for breakfast

Noodle group, who often eat bread and noodles

Mixed diet group, who eat both types of food

They then used standard IQ tests to measure their IQ and scanned their brain gray matter. The results showed:

1. The brain gray matter (GMR) of the rice group was significantly larger than that of the bread group, and this difference grew larger with age. The more gray matter, the higher the intelligence in certain areas.

2. IQ comparison

Verbal IQ comparison: Rice group 104.7, Bread group 100.3.

Performance IQ comparison: Rice group 102, Bread group 97.9.

From the comparison of gray matter, the difference is quite evident. In terms of IQ tests, the rice group has an advantage.

Therefore, based on this study, noodles are indeed not suitable for children, while rice is better than noodles.

Moreover, the study also found that children who eat rice have smaller food intake compared to those who eat noodles.

From:

Breakfast Staple Types Affect Brain Gray Matter Volume and Cognitive Function in Healthy Children

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0015213

Article content from: https://ketodietblog.com/posts/wheat-and-iq/