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Monthly Archives: January 2014
A Cows Natural Diet
A Cows Natural Diet consists of plants that can be "grazed" or "browsed." Grazing generally refers to the eating of grasses, and browsing usually refers to the eating of leaves, twigs, or bark from bushes or trees. Cows both graze and browse, but they are definitely more "grazers" than "browsers" and their complicated four-part stomach … Continue Reading ››
Tony Gonzalez on Diet
Tony Gonzalez on Diet
Early in his career, Tony Gonzalez a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons (former Chief), ran on pizza, cheeseburgers, and milkshakes. But several years ago, three unrelated health issues—Bell's palsy caused by damage to a facial nerve, a mistaken-identity cancer scare, and general fatigue—prompted him to reevaluate his diet with the help of … Continue Reading ››
Grass Fed Beef Taste Test
via Slate
Grass Fed Beef Taste Test
The Method:
The grass fed beef taste test sampled rib-eye steaks from the best suppliers I could find. The meat was judged on flavor, juiciness, and tenderness and then assigned an overall preference. The tasting was blind, except for me. (Someone had to keep track of things.) Cooking method: Each … Continue Reading ››
US Beef Herd at All Time Low
US Beef Herd at All Time Low - Cattle supply is at an all-time low in the U.S. after nearly three years of drought, which led to more farmers killing off their herds earlier than planned. U.S. beef output will hit a 20-year low...
High prices are causing concerns in the industry that demand will be … Continue Reading ››
Spirulina May Cleanse Radiation
Spirulina May Cleanse Radiation
Spirulina was actually used to treat children exposed to chronic low-levels of radiation after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which I’ll be covering in more detail below. According to a scientific review of spirulina’s benefits in the Journal of Applied Phycology: “Up to very recently, the interest in Spirulina was mainly in its … Continue Reading ››
Free Range Eggs
Free Range Eggs
Liberty, MO: Compared to conventional eggs, free-range hens lay nutritionally superior eggs. As compared to USDA data, free-range eggs may contain: 1/3 less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more vitamin A, 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids 3 times more vitamin E, 7 times more beta carotene. In addition to the health … Continue Reading ››
Buying Local
Buying Local is Gaining Momentum
Guest Post: Chloe Holt
Food sold in most grocery stores aren’t chosen based on quality, but low cost. Produce generally travels 1300 miles from the farm it was grown on to end up in your local grocery store, despite the fact that the stores can buy food from closer sources. Somehow, it … Continue Reading ››