I know a lot of people absolutely love chocolate milk, (I prefer oval-tine mixed in with mine). But even if you don’t drink it straight most of us use it to cook pretty regularly. Just because we can buy it in the grocery store behind a shiny pane of glass I still think there is a pretty big gap of knowledge regarding the ‘how’ it actually…
Pick up any package of generic hot dogs in the store, and you may be wondering. These don’t have a nitrate/nitrite free claim on them. Does this mean they’re loaded with them? Labels concerning Antibiotics In Meat will probably have you feeling the same way and are literally just as confusing. The good news is you can clear that up here. Considering the word nitrate doesn’t necessarily invoke…
Summer time is upon us and there are tons of Barbecues so it’s pretty regular I see staunch hot dog critics come to life. Everyone’s absolutely entitled to their own opinion but today we’re going to talk about the ingredients REALLY in your hot dog. I know you’ve probably heard pretty awful things about how anything and everything will end up in a hot dog. I…
There’s been a large amount of discussion surrounding TPP and how it will influence trade between the United States and other countries. Yet, still many don’t understand what this piece of legislation is other than a fun acronym our presidential candidates have been throwing out occasionally. It can be difficult to keep up with what this agreement entails and this is why I’ve chosen to blog…
There’s a lot discussion these days about animal welfare in the United States. An infographic below will answer most questions you may have!
March is National Nutrition Month and many nutrition professionals around the United States are using this as an opportunity to educate people within the community about good nutrition. It’s no secret that most people struggle to find good, sound nutrition advice. One would think with the advances in technology and our unlimited access to the web, it would be easy… The reality- it’s more difficult. People…
I know you’ve heard of the holiday season, tax season, etc. but you’ve probably never heard of calving season. However, it is a very real thing too (just not for the average person).
A few days ago a video was shared by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) featuring Joanna Krupa entitled “Wool: The Naked Truth” to convince consumers not to purchase wool products by comparing the shearing of sheep to domestic violence. After Krupa introduces herself upbeat elevator music is cued and the theatrics of this campaign are revealed as you see faux blood being dabbed…
I found out Dr. Oz was doing a special on beef in America. As a state and national beef ambassador I thought, why would I not watch it? I would typically be at work but was actually home sick. I guess that’s one of the only benefits. For everyone that did watch it that has limited experience in the beef industry, you were probably left…
I hear it all the time and see it all the time over social media. The demonization of Monsanto as the bane of the earth. Monsanto this, Monsanto that – obviously it was Monsanto’s fault because somehow they caused all the bad in the world. The comments on anything not even remotely related to Monsanto literally become Monsanto related.
Hi, it's nice to meet you! My name's Lauren. Lover of bad 90's movies, green chile and proud Furbaby Momma.