by laurel on July 1, 2010
Reading labels can be pretty tricky, especially when it comes to ingredients. But it’s important to read the list of ingredients in the foods we purchase, because we can’t trust the health claims advertised on the box. It’s easy for a company to say their food is “heart healthy” or “natural” without having any real [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]