This episode with Registered Dietitian Lauren Twigge is PACKED with all of your burning questions about dairy nutrition, the farming industry, the safety & nutritional value of our foods and so much more.

What we covered in part 1: 

• Organic vs. conventional – is organic better for us?
• Antibiotic usage in animals 
• Pesticides in organic vs. conventional
• The Dirty Dozen - legit or not?
• Environmental impact of farming
• What are farmers doing to be more environmentally friendly and how do we know when we’re choosing products at the store?
• What % of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture / farming vs. other sources 
• What do cows eat? 
• Benefits of supporting and eating local 
• Grass-fed vs. grain-fed – different labels you might see on foods and what they mean 
• Should we be buying & eating grass-fed or grain-fed 

Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

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