The Meat You Eat: Steroid Use in Livestock
In yesterday's article, I discussed the rampant use of antibiotics with livestock - primarily used as a tool to help them grow larger and bigger - and how 70% of all antibiotics used in the U.S. is for livestock use. But that's only half the story of the drugging of livestock: antibiotics aren't the only drugs given to livestock to help them grow … [Read more...]
The Drugging of Livestock
There are many reasons to consider cutting down or cutting out eating meat. Over the course of this series I’ve talked about the health and environmental ramifications of a meat-based diet. And of course, cutting down or cutting out meat consumption plays a key role in living a Low Density Lifestyle. But one of the detrimental health … [Read more...]
Fish, the Environment and Health
Meat and the Environment
"But when it comes to bad for the environment, nothing -- literally -- compares with eating meat. The business of raising animals for food causes about 40 percent more global warming than all cars, trucks, and planes combined. If you care about the planet, it's actually better to eat a salad in a Hummer than a cheeseburger in a Prius." - Bill Maher In the last article, I discussed Paul McCartney's campaign for[Read more...]
Sir Paul McCartney Says: “Go Meat Free on Mondays”
And before Sir Paul was Sir Paul, he used to sing songs with a band. This past July he sang one of those band's songs on top of the marquee at the Ed Sullivan Theater, as part of his appearance on the David Letterman show: You can learn more about the Meat Free Monday campaign by visiting their website: http:www.supportmfm.org/ … [Read more...]
What the China Study Says About Eating Meat
I told you in yesterday's article about several studies that showed the downside of eating meat, including a recent one concluded in the U.S. that studied 500,000 people. Today I will tell you about the landmark study that sealed the deal for once … [Read more...]
Why Red Meat isn’t Good For You
In the last 50 years in the U.S., red meat consumption has more than doubled. Where at one time, eating red was a luxury for most Americans, it is now the staple part of their diet. I talked in yesterday's introductory article to this series on … [Read more...]
The Meat of the Issue
An important core element of living a Low Density Lifestyle is diet and nutrition. The more of a whole foods diet you eat - with an emphasis on whole grains, legumes, fresh vegetables and fruit - the healthier and happier you will be. And you'll be well on your way to living a Low … [Read more...]
