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Grass-Fed Beef is Better for You, Better for Earth

by laurel on July 1, 2008

Grass-fed beef is where it’s at. Did you know that the majority of U.S. bovines feed on a mix of grains (mostly corn) instead of grass? Forcing cattle to eat a diet full of grains allows ranchers to fatten them up quicker and get the meat to our stores faster and cheaper. But, the quality [...]

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Egg Labels Explained

by laurel on March 27, 2007

Cooking Light Magazine explained what the different labels mean on egg cartons at the grocery store or supermarket. Here’s the deal:

“Free-range or free-roaming” – hens live out of cages in indoor facilities, but have some outside access.
“Cage-free” – hens can roam free in a barn or poultry house, but usually do not go outdoors. Hens [...]

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