Marc Bates, MPH, has released a comprehensive YouTube video addressing widespread consumer confusion about grass-fed versus grain-fed beef, specifically targeting followers of keto and carnivore diets. The metabolic health coach responds to increasing audience questions about beef production methods and their nutritional implications.

"Just the number of questions I get from people, should I eat grass-fed or grain-fed and what's the difference?" Bates explains as his motivation for creating the educational content.

The video reveals surprising facts about conventional beef production that challenge common consumer assumptions. According to Bates, most people remain unaware that conventional grocery store beef cattle spend the majority of their lives consuming grass on pasture.

"Most of them don't realize that the beef that they buy at the grocery store, conventional beef, has probably still spent most of its life eating grass," Bates states in the video.

The educational content examines the final 3-6 months of cattle production, where grain-finished beef undergoes feedlot fattening processes. This period significantly impacts marbling, taste, and texture characteristics that differentiate the final products.

Bates provides evidence-based nutritional comparisons between grass-finished and grain-finished beef, focusing on omega fatty acid profiles, vitamin content, and practical purchasing recommendations for health-conscious consumers.

The video addresses specific considerations for individuals following ketogenic and carnivore dietary protocols, offering scientific insights without commercial bias or nutritional hype.