Laurel on Health Food

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 [...]

NaturalNews.com reports that a recent UK government study found that non-organic chickens have a 23.4% chance of salmonella contamination while organic chickens have only a 4.4% chance. Mother Earth News also found that organic chickens lay eggs with 1/3 less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more vitamin A, twice as many omega-3 fats, three [...]

The most recent “Smart Fuel” on Mark’s Daily Apple is eggs. One egg has 5.5 grams of protein, only 68 calories, and 9 essential amino acids. But, that’s just the beginning. Read on for all the benefits of eating eggs:

Choline - Your body only produces a limited amount of this B vitamin, and [...]

SELF Magazine wrote that 22% of readers said they tend to pig out after they complete a workout.  SELF Contributing Editor Joy Bauer, R.D. said to shoot for protein-carb combos such as edamame or soy crisps.  These types of food help your muscles recover from the workout without undoing all the hard work you just [...]

Self Magazine reported on an egg study from researchers at Louisiana State University. The results showed that dieters who eat two eggs a day for breakfast lost 65% more weight and 83% more in waist circumference than people who eat bagels containing the same amount of calories. LSU’s researchers said the high protein [...]