Show Notes
This episode with Registered Dietitian Lauren Twigge is PACKED with all of your burning questions about dairy nutrition, the farming industry, the safety & nutritional value of our foods and so much more.
What we covered in part 1:
- Organic vs. conventional – is organic better for us?
- Antibiotic usage in animals
- Pesticides in organic vs. conventional
- The Dirty Dozen - legit or not?
- Environmental impact of farming
- What are farmers doing to be more environmentally friendly and how do we know when we’re choosing products at the store?
- What % of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture / farming vs. other sources
- What do cows eat?
- Benefits of supporting and eating local
- Grass-fed vs. grain-fed – different labels you might see on foods and what they mean
- Should we be buying & eating grass-fed or grain-fed
Stay tuned for part 2 next week!
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