Meat Labeling–Grass-Fed or Not?–Why You Should Care 

Meat Labeling–Grass-Fed or Not?–Why You Should Care 

hamburgersMore of us are asking for grass-fed beef at the meat counters and restaurants.  With few or no consistent regulations in place, ranching operations and labels vary and consumers are left to trust what marketers tell us.  If that is of concern to you, follow the Source link…

Source: Is Your Grass-Fed Beef for Real? Here’s How to Tell and Why it Matters | Bay Area Bites | KQED Food

Communities Get A Lift As Local Food Sales Surge To $11 Billion A Year | Bay Area Bites | KQED Food

Communities Get A Lift As Local Food Sales Surge To $11 Billion A Year | Bay Area Bites | KQED Food

If you are Slow, you likely frequent at least one of our local farmers’ markets, so this article is talking about you!  Great news for a more sustainable and healthy way of living for all of us – and a delicious, nutritious way to help with climate change.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says local food is growing quickly from a niche market into something that’s generating significant income for communities across the country.

Source: Communities Get A Lift As Local Food Sales Surge To $11 Billion A Year | Bay Area Bites | KQED Food

Dynamic Duos: Food Pairings Can Amplify Nutrition

From KQED’s food newsletter, Bay Area Bites, we learn that recent research has shown by eating certain ingredients at the same meal, you can increase nutritional absorption.

For example, adding eggs to salads helps us absorb the beneficial pigments like beta carotene in the raw vegetables. Hummus with whole wheat bread is a common combo but who knew black pepper and turmeric delivered more of golden spice’s goodness?  Read the article, with additional links, to discover a few easy ways to pack a more nutritious punch into your meals.

Source: Dynamic Duos: How To Get More Nutrition By Pairing Foods | Bay Area Bites | KQED Food

Blending Vs. Juicing – Which Delivers More Fruitful Nutrition? | Bay Area Bites

If smoothies or juice drinks are a favorite in your house, listen (there’s an All Things Considered radio broadcast link) or read about the best way to get the greatest amount of nutrition from your fruity ingredients.  It turns out your choice of appliance will make a difference in more than the taste, consistency and texture of what you enjoy.  The details are in the article: Blending Vs. Juicing? How To Get The Most Nutrition From Your Fruit | Bay Area Bites.

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