The Truth About Factory Farms

The mass production of America's food comes with a hefty price. Find out the environmental, animal, and human impact of raising over 99 percent of US farm animals in factory farms in this infographic, "The Truth About Factory Farms." Use the embed code to share it on your website or visit our infographic page for the high-res version.

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Bone Broth—One of Your Most Healing Diet Staples

Bone broth contains valuable minerals in a form your body can easily absorb and use, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulfur chondroitin, glucosamine, and a variety of trace minerals The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid. It attracts and holds liquids, including digestive juices, thereby supporting proper digestion Bone broth also inhibits infection caused by cold and flu viruses, for example, and fights inflammation, courtesy of anti-inflammatory amino acids such as arginine Making your own bone broth is very cost effective, as you can make use of left over carcass bones that would otherwise be thrown away. And making your own broth is quite easy.

Americans – Why Do You Keep Refrigerating Your Eggs?

US public health agencies advise keeping your eggs in the fridge to reduce the growth of bacteria like salmonella Egg-washing practices that remove the egg’s protective cuticle actually make salmonella contamination more likely, as may temperature fluctuations between the fridge and room temperature Most of the European Union has banned egg-washing because it may make contamination more likely and also may allow egg producers to raise dirtier eggs If your eggs are fresh from the organic farm, with intact cuticles, and will be consumed within a few days, you can simply leave them on the counter or in a cool cupboard Most eggs from U.S. supermarkets must be refrigerated due to their lack of protective cuticle, likelihood of contaminant exposure and need for longer shelf life.