I'm a big fan of meat. Beef is a fave because it works in so many dishes: stir-fry's, meatballs, lasagna, bolognaise, stews, bbq's, fajitas, burritos, salads and more. And since discovering the incredible flavour and health benefits of organic beef over a year ago, I've been on a not-so-secret-squirrel mission to convert everyone I know to the green side. Here's a few facts that might make you think twice before buying conventional meat...
* Even if the cattle are allowed to roam, the grass they're eating may well contain pesticides (think Roundup for weeds, doesn't that seem delicious?)
* Their feed usually contains preservatives and chemicals to prolong the life of the food
* A fast cow is a money-making cow, just like conventional chickens and many other farmyard friends. So they're fed hormones to speed up the growing process. Kill 'em quick! Growth hormones are banned in the EU, so we actually make hormone-free beef just for them while we get the rubbish. Thoughtful...
* Instead of preventing their herd from disease by looking after them properly, they simply vaccinate every one of them unnecessarily with antibiotics.
* And of course you've heard about the research labelling organic food no healthier than conventional. I just wish these studies would highlight what artificial chemicals and pesticides can do to the body, and how eating another animal's pumped-up hormones messes badly with our own. We get it, we're not getting any more nutrients (supposedly) by buying organic, but what we're avoiding is poison and toxins which can only lead to illnesses...
So amigos, what'll it be? And if you're worried about the cost, then eat a little less and consider the excess a part of your health insurance.
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