Another good reason to be eating more veg! And knowing how the meat you consume is farming. Talk to your farmer (or email them) and make sure you get a response! – Sixty-nine and 55 percent of pork and beef samples, respectively, tested positive for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but turkey and chicken pose much greater problems, [...]
Guess what? A new study shows that toddlers and younger children have a higher amount of contaminants in their systems than older children! Why it’s so important to start those good-eating habits early… – Preschoolers and school-age children eat a large number of contaminants in a variety of foods at levels that have known [...]
We’re always for knowing who farms your meat, and how! If you’re buying certified organic meat, make sure to know what those standards are too… – Live export is not permitted under organic standards so you can be assured that the meat you’re eating supports farmers and graziers who don’t participate in live export for [...]
Why it’s so important to read those labels! – By now, you probably know man-made fats, particularly hidden trans fats, aren’t good for you. Although many companies have made the move to lower or completely remove the artificial trans fats from their food formulations, a new study from Harvard and Center for Science in the [...]
Which goes to show, either way, eating your veggies is a good thing! – Studies show that like frozen produce, canned produce – provided it is free of added salt and sugars – has a nutrient value that is often as good as, if not better than, that of fresh produce. Freshly picked fruits and [...]
Yikes! Who knew not washing your potatoes could be so damaging? – Skipping the Soak The Threat: A 2011 study in Environmental Health found more than 95 percent of preschool children ingested potentially damaging levels of acrylamide, a naturally occurring compound formed when starchy foods are cooked at 250° F or higher. Based on lab [...]
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