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Know Your Food Labels Part II

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

This is the second part of a two part series on food labeling. Part I is here.
All Natural
The “All Natural” label means the product contains no artificial ingredients and is minimally processed (a process which does not fundamentally alter the raw product).  For example, animal products raised with the use of artificial hormones can [...]

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Know Your Food Labels Part I

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Have you ever see an “All Natural”, “Organic” or “Cage Free” label on a food product such as chicken breast or eggs? These labels are popping up everywhere in response to a new awareness of what we put in our bodies and how our farmed animals are raised.
While there are many labels that can [...]

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Antibiotics in Factory Farms

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Is our current health care crisis is tied to the overuse of antibiotics in the animal agricultural industry?

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