There is a growing consensus that consuming red meat can be the impetus for a host of health problems. Conventionally raised beef cattle are routinely injected with antibiotics that are ultimately consumed by the beef eater. Hormones, including growth hormones are used in order to fatten them up for market as well. They are also grain fed, which is not a natural dietary component for cows. However, this too helps fatten them up for market. Consumers end getting much more than they bargained for when eating conventionally raised beef. There is a healthy alternative though, and it does not require giving up beef at all. Continue reading Going Organic
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