Your Top 5 Food Questions Answered
You want to feed your family healthy food that tastes good. It’s easy (most of the time!) to find yummy dishes they’ll love, but it can be tough to figure out what’s good for them. There’s a lot of noise out there that can raise alarms—GMOs, pesticides, and hormones. Sometimes even vegetables seem dangerous! (Don’t worry…they’re not.)
We’ve compiled a list of some top food concerns and looked at the science behind them to break it down for busy parents like you.
1. Are GMOs Safe to Eat?
Are GMOs safe to eat? Are they bad for the environment? Learn more about genetically modified organisms in our spotlight on GMOs or our top GMO questions and answers.
2. Are Organic Foods Better?
What exactly does "organic" mean? Is organic food healthier? Is there a difference between organic and non-organic food? We've got answers for all your questions here! And, get to know a local organic farmer!
3. Are There Pesticides in My Food?
Are there pesticides on the fruits and vegetables I buy at the store? What about herbicides sprayed on crops? Does that end up in my food? From time to time, you probably read stories about fresh produce and pesticides or even herbicides in grain. It can be overwhelming—even downright scary—to figure out what’s safe for your family to eat. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to know.
4. Are There Antibiotics in Meat?
Is it better to eat antibiotic-free meat? Antibiotics are just one tool beef farmers and ranchers use to keep cattle healthy by treating and preventing the spread of illness. Discover why and how they are used in beef production. Or, watch a video about the ways Katie Sawyer and her family care for their animals.
5. Are Hormones in My Food Safe?
Are there hormones in the food I eat? Are they bad for me? What do the hormone labels mean? Learn the facts about hormones in beef and dairy prodcuts.
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