Are Organic Foods Worth the Cost?
by Shereen Jegtvig
There’s a lot to think about when you buy foods at the grocery store. Does the food offer good nutrition? What kind of additives and preservatives are present? How many calories are there? And so on…
So here’s another question to consider. Is your food organic, and does it really matter?
If your main concern about the food you buy is good nutrition, then whether food is organic or not doesn’t really enter into it. A recent study looked at the research and concluded that organic food really isn’t any more nutritious than regular commercially grown food. An organically grown orange has pretty much the same amount of vitamins, minerals, fiber and calories as a regular orange. Same thing goes for other fruits, berries, vegetables, meats, dairy and grains. Read more
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What Kind of Milk Should You Buy?
by Shereen Jegtvig
Milk and dairy products have been around as long as humans have kept cows, goats, sheep and other mammals. Milk is an excellent source of calcium and protein – as long as you can digest it. Some people lack an enzyme called lactase and can’t break down milk sugar or lactose, which leads to cramps, nausea and diarrhea in those individuals. Lactose intolerance is common, especially African Americans, Native Americans and Asians, which has lead many people to believe that milk and dairy products are bad for everybody. Read more
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