Metric Tool Flare

Metric Tool Flare

The Meat Eater – Risks and Benefits

Consuming an optimal amount of protein to support efficient body composition management and sports performance is often difficult without the use of animal products, particularly flesh.  However, over the last two decades, meat has come under scrutiny both in research and the popular media for its role in the development of chronic diseases and the fact that the meat industry is rife with cases of animal cruelty.  The truth of the matter is that humans are specifically adapted in many ways to consume meat and it should be a part of almost all healthy diets.  Therefore, it's important to understand both the benefits and detriments to the body, the planet, and society that come from regularly consuming various meat products.

The first stop on our carnivorous journey is poultry, including chicken, turkey, and duck.  Nutritionally, poultry can be a fantastic source of lean protein.  Chicken and turkey breasts are classics in the world of fat loss and muscle building for a reason.  In addition to protein, the dark meat of poultry is a good source of fat soluble vitamins as well as some minerals including selenium and zinc.  In 2007, the US per capita yearly consumption of poultry products was about 75 pounds!

However, eating poultry can have a downside.  While the use of hormones in poultry has been banned for decades (that's right, nobody uses them!), antibiotics are still used in the industry to prevent the outbreak of disease amongst animals, especially in large-scale facilities where birds live in very close quarters.  It has been shown in a few cases that widespread antibiotic use in animals can help bring about resistant strains of bacteria.  However, the incidence of such adaptations is low and it has been argued that the benefits to human health (assuming our current rate of poultry consumption) of including antibiotics in chicken feed may outweigh the potential risks of bacterial resistance to the drugs.

The ecological implications of large-scale poultry farming represent another issue worth considering when consuming avian products.  Runoff from poultry farms can contain high levels of nitrogen, leading to algal blooms that can devastate waterway ecosystems.  Waters contaminated with waste products can also harbor infectious bacteria that originate in farm animals.  Also, high nitrate concentrations in drinking water, known to come from poultry farm runoff, can also increase the risk of methemoglobinemia in infants.

Finally, some people raise ethical or moral arguments against large-scale poultry farming practices.  In many commercial facilities, birds are kept in very small cages and live in high densities.  While this kind of production is necessary for the low prices that we demand for our food at our current level of consumption, many people see it as cruel and inhumane.  While the solutions for many problems with large-scale poultry farming may be found in smaller facilities with more natural living conditions and nutrition standards, there is the trade-off of price.  You will pay more for birds grown in less cost-efficient environments.

Next, let's address pork.  Pig meat can range widely in fat content, much like beef.  When used properly, pork products can serve as excellent lean protein sources and can produce great results in a fat loss or muscle building program.  As with poultry, however, there can be detriments to pork consumption.  From a nutritional standpoint, high fat pork products are very common in both restaurant and home cooked meals.  The classic American breakfast often includes pork sausage or bacon slices.  Neither of these foods can be recommended as a healthy source of protein, to say the least.  In addition, many pork products are highly processed or cured.  Processed and nitrate-cured meats have been implicated in higher risks of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.  As with all sources of meat, the less processed the better.

On the ecological side of things, pig farms produce similar water pollution problems to poultry farms.  Bacteria and nutrients in farm waste leech into the waterways, at times spreading infectious disease and causing ecosystem imbalances.  In addition, large hog farms often produce hydrogen sulfide gas, which can cause ill effects in humans.  In high concentrations, exposure to the gas has killed farm workers.  Some studies have also shown detrimental effects of hog farm air pollution on those living in close proximity to the farm.

As with poultry, some large-scale hog farms also utilize production practices that many see as inhumane.  Hogs are often kept in confined spaces, especially when giving birth and nursing.  While this separation is necessary to prevent the mother from accidentally rolling onto her babies, it is thought to be distressing to the animals.  Also, disease is easily spread due to the crowded living condition of a hog pen.  Salmonella, gastrointestinal infections, and viruses like porcine parvo can run rampant through a herd.  Not all farms are horrible torture factories, to be sure.  There are good and bad farms and farmers, like in every industry.  But it's important to understand what can happen on the unfortunate end of things.

Finally, it's what's for dinner.  Beef, like pork and many other quadrupedal land-dwellers, contains meat that varies widely in its fat content.  Eye of round, for example, is exceedingly lean, comparable even to chicken.  On the other hand, ground beef can be comprised of over 18% fat by weight!  In addition, the last decade has seen an explosion of grass-fed and free range cattle farms.  The meat from these cows has been shown to have a higher concentration of healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, as a result of their more natural diet.  While these high end meats may not be a possibility for everyone (or even many people), it's important to choose your beef source and cut wisely in order to fit it properly into your healthy nutrition plan.

While beef can be a beneficial part of your diet, its production strains the environment.  There are the familiar problems with farm runoff getting into waterways, carrying along with it bacteria like E. coli, as well as chemicals like ammonia, oil and grease.  In addition, cows produce methane, a greenhouse gas that is 20 times more efficient at trapping heat than carbon dioxide.  In the US alone, cattle produce 5.5 million metric tons of methane per year, accounting for 20% of our country's methane emissions.  Globally, ruminant livestock release over 80 million metric tons of methane annually, which is 28% of the global total produced from man-made activity.

Whatever meat product you consume, some basic guidelines can be applied to choose the healthiest meat and process it to maximize benefits and minimize risk.  First, choose generally lean meats and put in the minimal effort to trim off visible excess fat from the cut.  Fish, of course, is the exception to this rule.  Fatty, deep water fish are fantastic sources of omega-3 fatty acids and should be consumed regularly.  When cooking meat, keep in mind that carcinogens are formed when flesh is cooked at high temperatures.  Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and hetercyclic amines (HCAs) are the two major culprits.  To help prevent the formation of these compounds, cook meat in a moist environment like a stew or stir-fry and cook at an appropriate temperature.  Keep in mind that fat from meat can cause flare-ups on grills and barbeques that can char meat and produce carcinogens.  Leaner cuts will tend to flare less.  Finally, make sure your meat is cooked to a proper temperature to prevent food-borne illness.  Poultry should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, ground beef and pork 160 degrees, 150 degrees for pork roasts, and 145 degrees for beef roasts.  It's definitely a case of better safe than sorry when it comes to food bugs.

The lesson here is to take some time to learn about what you are consuming.  Personally, I am a big meat eater.  I utilize protein heavily in my nutrition plan as a tool to optimize my body composition and sports performance.  I understand the global consequences of my diet, but my health (and admitted self-interest) overcomes my ecological considerations on this issue.  I contribute to resource-sparing in other ways, like saving on energy and water, but food is where I draw the line.  Everyone has their own cost-benefit analysis to do when it comes to the foods they eat, both nutritionally and in terms of ecological and societal impact.  Where you draw the line is up to you, but my goal is to help you make a more informed decision.  When you do eat meat, source it wisely, choose the right cut, and always prepare it in the safest manner you can.  Meat is a beneficial and tasty part of a normal human diet, so use it safely and intelligently to reap its benefits while minimizing its risks to both body and planet.

About the Author

Rob Bent is the founder of Nutrition Perfected in Brooklyn, NY. We provide performance nutrition counseling to athletes as well as regular Joes and Janes. We specialize in maximizing fat loss, muscle gain, and athletic performance using efficient and pragmatic nutritional strategies and techniques. Let us help you perform to your highest potential!

 

Contact Nutrition Perfected or visit http://www.NutritionPerfected.com!

Full Polish Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set by Performance Tool $22.99 Set of 4;Includes: 9 mm x 11 mm, 10 mm x 12 mm, 13 mm x 14 mm and 16 mm x 18 mm;Metric flare nut wrenches;15 Deg. offset;Fully polished Full Polish Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set by Performance Tool

K Tool International 3 Piece Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set. Each $14.81 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. Metric wrenches 10mm x 12mm, 13mm x 14mm, 15mm x 17mm Customers also search for: Discount 3 Piece Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set, Buy 3 Piece Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set, Wholesale 3 Piece Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set

Metric Bubble Flaring Tool Set $109.95 ? Forms international standard bubble flare in one fast operation. Flares metric hydraulic brake lines used on European, Japanese and American automobiles and light trucks like the new Ford F150. This unique design makes flares on 4 sizes of tubing: 4.75 mm (3/16?), 6 mm, 8 mm and 10mm O.D. Will flare soft double wall steel tubing with a wall thickness up to .028?. Can also be used with soft copper and aluminum tubing. ? Set Contents: For soft steel or Bundy tubing 4.75 mm (3/16?), 6 mm, 8 mm or 10 mm O.D. tubing. Packaged in a blow molded case.By SK Hand Tool.

Apex Tool Group KD81906 6 Piece Flare Nut Wrench Set Metric $98.53 6 Piece Flare Nut Wrench Set Metric. Width: 6.3. Length: 11.02. Height: 2.2. Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available. Satisfaction Ensured. Huge selection to choose from.

K Tool International 10 Piece 3/8" Drive Metric Flare Nut Crowfoot Wrench Set. Each $33.9 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. Features Benefits: Used for air conditioning, fuel and hydraulic line fittings Heat treated Carded with socket rail Includes sizes 10mm to 19mm Customers also search for: Discount 10 Piece 3/8" Drive Metric Fl

Metric Clutch Alignment Tool $18.95 Metric Clutch replacement and repair is faster and easier with the Metric Clutch Alignment Tool. Tool consists of the shaft, ten pilot bushings and two plate alignment cones with graduated turned diameters for ''automatic'' fit of most metric clutch plates. A tapered cone to fit all others is provided. A Product Of Lisle Tool

13 X 14 Superkrome Metric Flare Nut Wrench $23.95 ? Superkrome finish; SureGrip? hex design. Made in USA.By SK Hand Tool.

16 X 18 Superkrome Metric Flare Nut Wrench $29.95 ? Superkrome finish; SureGrip? hex design. Made in USA.By SK Hand Tool.

Stubby Metric Wrench Set by Performance Tool for Jeep $9.99 7-piece wrench set;Metric;Stubby combination;Chrome vanadium steel Stubby Metric Wrench Set by Performance Tool for Jeep

K Tool International 10 mm x 12 mm Flare Nut Wrench. Each $8.1 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. 44910 Metric wrench 10mm x 12mm Customers also search for: Discount 10 mm x 12 mm Flare Nut Wrench, Buy 10 mm x 12 mm Flare Nut Wrench, Wholesale 10 mm x 12 mm Flare Nut Wrench, ToolWeb, Wrenches

K Tool International 13 mm x 14 mm Flare Nut Wrench. Each $8.1 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. 44913 Metric wrench 13mm x 14mm Customers also search for: Discount 13 mm x 14 mm Flare Nut Wrench, Buy 13 mm x 14 mm Flare Nut Wrench, Wholesale 13 mm x 14 mm Flare Nut Wrench, ToolWeb, Wrenches

K Tool International 15 mm x 17 mm Flare Nut Wrench. Each $8.1 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. 44917 Metric wrench 15mm x 17mm Customers also search for: Discount 15 mm x 17 mm Flare Nut Wrench, Buy 15 mm x 17 mm Flare Nut Wrench, Wholesale 15 mm x 17 mm Flare Nut Wrench, ToolWeb, Wrenches

Metric Multi-purpose Tool $50.99 Motion Pro Metric Multi-purpose Tool Any trail rider whose fanny pack doesn't have one of these is seriously unprepared Can be used to remove 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm bolts; #2 and #3 Phillips head screws; small and medium straight slot screws; 5mm and 6mm Allen head bolts; and bottle caps Versatility can be further enhanced by adding more 1/4" and 3/8" sockets

Park Tool CBW-1 8/10mm Metric Wrench $5.99 Park Tool CBW-1 8/10mm Metric Wrench. Use the Park Tool CBW-1 8/10mm Metric Wrench, the perfect open-ended, nickel-plated wrench for use on brakes, derailleurs, etc.

Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit $391.95 This kit fabricates Push Connect Flare: 1/4'', 5/16'' and 3/8''; GM Fuel Line Flare: 5/16'', and 3/8''; Flare/Double Flare 3/16'', 1/4'', 5/16'', 3/8'' and 1/2'' and Metric Bubbble Flaring 4.75mm, 5mm, 8mm, and 10mm. Comes in a molded box.By Mastercool.

3 Piece Superkrome Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set $48.95 3 piece set is made in the U.S.A., featuring SK's high polish SuperKrome finish, which protects the tools from the harsh working environments found in today's workplace, while providing long life and maximum corrosion resistance. Handle edges are rounded for improved gripping and increased user comfort. Set Contents: 9mmx11mm, 10mmx12mm, 13mmx14mm Wrenches. Packaged in a roll.By SK Hand Tool.

6 Piece Superkrome Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set $103.95 6 piece set is made in the U.S.A., featuring SK's high polish SuperKrome finish, which protects the tools from the harsh working environments found in today's workplace, while providing long life and maximum corrosion resistance. Handle edges are rounded for improved gripping and increased user comfort. Set Contents: 9mmx11mm, 10mmx12mm, 13mmx14mm, 15mmx17mm, 16mmx18mm, 19mmx21mm Wrenches. Packaged in a roll.By SK Hand Tool.

Performance Tool PMW5203 419 Pieces Metric ORing Assortment $26.79 419 Pieces Metric ORing Assortment.

Stubby Metric Wrench Set by Performance Tool $9.99 7-piece wrench set;Metric;Stubby combination;Chrome vanadium steel

Lisle Metric Clutch Alignment Tool. Each $22.91 Manufacturer: Lisle. Each. Features Benefits: A tapered cone to fit all others is provided Clam shell package Built durable, made to last For faster, easier replacement or repair of metric clutches, this is the answer. This tool consists of the shaft,

Econokit Deluxe Metric Tool Kit $64.95 Cruz Tools Deluxe Metric Tool Kit Don't get stranded on the trail or far from your workshop. Convenient, easy-to-carry tool kits are available in standard and deluxe versions Kits include one adjustable wrench, four combination wrenches, hex keys, spark plug socket, 6-in-1 reversible screwdriver, tire gauge, flashlight, WD-40, zip ties, shop rag and bailing wire Deluxe version adds locking pliers, electrical tape and a plug gapper Heavy weight nylon shell with YKK zippers included Closed dimensions are standard 4" x 9" x 1 1/2" thick; Deluxe, 6" x 9" x 1 1/2" thick Color is Black

K Tool International KTI41827 Metric Combination Wrench $35.18 Metric Combination Wrench. Well merchandised. New products displayed well. Less space with more coverage. Includes Metric combination short combination and high polish wrenches.

CTA Double Flare Tool Set $39.95 The CTA Double Flare Tool Set flares soft steel tubing up to a 0.40" (1mm) wall thickness. Single flares soft copper, aluminum and brass tubing.     Set Includes: Hardened bar assembly with five threaded dies Yoke with swivel tip Sliding "T" bar Five double flare adapters Instructions Molded case

Lisle LIS61750 Metric Clutch Alignment Tool $37.69 Features and Benefits: A tapered cone to fit all others is provided Clam shell package Built durable made to lastFor faster easier replacement or repair of metric clutches this is the answer. This tool consists of the shaft ten pilot bushings and two plate alignment cones with graduated turned diameters for automatic fit of most metric clutch plates. It s simple to use and easy to store.

Roadtech M3 Metric Cruiser Tool Kit $89.95 Cruz Tools Roadtech M3 Metric Cruiser Tool Kit Comprehensive tool set designed for metric cruisers Includes combination wrenches (10mm, 12mm, 14mm), 8" adjustable wrench, mini ratchet with 2" extension and sockets (8mm, 10mm, 12mm), hex keys (3mm-6mm), 6-in-1 screwdriver, 2-in-1 spark plug socket (5/8" x 13/16"), gap gauge, locking pliers, flashlight, electrical tape, cable ties, mechanics wire, threadlocker, WD-40 and tire pressure gauge All tools mechanic-grade Set comes in 3.5" x 9.5" roll-up polyester pouch

K Tool International 3 Piece Metric Hex Caliper. Each $9.41 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. Customers also search for: Discount 3 Piece Metric Hex Caliper, Buy 3 Piece Metric Hex Caliper, Wholesale 3 Piece Metric Hex Caliper, 769622279026, ToolWeb, Disc and Drum Brake Tools

Ridgid Ratchet Flare Tool. Each $173.85 Manufacturer: Ridgid. Each. All flaring tools listed are recommended for soft materials such as aluminum and soft copper No. 454W, No. 455, and No. 375 will also flare steel, stainless steel, hard copper, and brass No. 458R and No. 377 will flare steel, s

Tool Set by Performance Tool $43.99 119-piece multi-use tool set;Drop forged carbon steel polished and chrome plate;Pro-style ratchet with 3/8 in. and 1/4 in. drive;SAE and metric sockets and accessories Tool Set by Performance Tool

6 Piece Superkrome Metric 15 Degree Offset Flare Nut Wrench Set $92.95 6 piece set is made in the U.S.A., featuring SK's high polish SuperKrome finish, which protects the tools from the harsh working environments found in today's workplace, while providing long life and maximum corrosion resistance. 15 degree offset heads on both ends to help you work near firewalls, engines, wheels and other restricted areas. Set Contents: 9mmx11mm, 10mmx12mm, 13mmx14mm, 15mmx17mm, 16mmx18mm, 19mmx21mm Wrenches. Packaged in a roll.By SK Hand Tool.

Merrell Multi-Tool Tee (Men's) - Flare $41.45 The real reason we all carry a Multi-Tool on any adventure? Refreshments! Our Multi-Tool tee lets you open up to all the possibilities, keeping you comfortable at beer-thirty with 100% organic cotton. Available Colors: Scarlet, Flare, Deep Olive.

Red Metric T-Handle Hex Wrench Tool Size 2.5mm $5.99 Description:100% Brand New and High Quality Metric Wrenches for your choicePlastic holder of the Tool Metric Wrenches professionally designed for nice installation and convenience usage.Metric Wrenches with T-Handle design, increases turning power and provides a sure comfortable gripExtra long arm can save strength and time for enable pleasant operation.This T-Handle Hex Wrench made of chrome vanadium steelHeat treated, Chrome plated for durability.2.5mm Metric Wrench safety to operateMetric Sizes: 2.5mmWeight: 37g

OTC Metric Double Flaring Tool Set with Cutter $95.95 ? Designed for metric, steel brake lines where double flaring is required? Also performs 45? single flares on 4mm, 4.75mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm copper, aluminum, brass, and magnesium tubing? Includes the No. 6514 tubing cutter and adapters for double flaring 4mm, 4.75mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm tubing

83037 - Ratchet Flare Tool $172.6 [632-83037] UPC: 09569183037 3.25 LB

K Tool International 7 Piece Folding Metric Hex Key Set. Each $10.7 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. Metric 2.5mm thru 10mm Customers also search for: Discount 7 Piece Folding Metric Hex Key Set, Buy 7 Piece Folding Metric Hex Key Set, Wholesale 7 Piece Folding Metric Hex Key Set, 769622714756, ToolWeb, Key Tools

K Tool International 10 Piece Metric Hex Key Set On a Ring. Each $8.07 Manufacturer: K Tool International. Each. Metric 1.5mm thru 10mm Customers also search for: Discount 10 Piece Metric Hex Key Set On a Ring, Buy 10 Piece Metric Hex Key Set On a Ring, Wholesale 10 Piece Metric Hex Key Set On a Ring, 769622714800, ToolWeb,

K Tool International KTI41823 23mm High Polish Metric Combination Wrench $27.55 23mm High Polish Metric Combination Wrench. High polish metric combination wrench 23mm. Manufactured to the highest quality available. Huge selection to choose from. Satisfaction ensured. High quality components.

Ken-Tool 15" Standard Metric Lug Wrench. Each $18.86 Manufacturer: Ken-Tool. Each. 4-Way lug wrenches. Ken-Tool offers the world's largest selection of quality lug wrenches, available in sizes to fit all your tire changing needs: SAE and metric, passenger car, light truck, van, RV and heavy-duty truck. Top