Why Spend More $$$ On Organic Meat?

About two years ago, I watched the documentary  " FOOD INC. " which exposes America's industrialized food system and its effect on our environment, health, & economy.  This was the first time I had ever stopped to think about where my food came from and how it was prepared. 

Then a few months later I watched " Food Matters " which is an AMAZING documentary explaining how food can be our medicine. 

With nutritionally-depleted foods, chemical additives and our tendency to rely upon pharmaceutical drugs to treat what's wrong with our malnourished bodies, it's no wonder that modern society is getting sicker. Food Matters sets about uncovering the trillion dollar worldwide 'sickness industry' and gives people some scientifically verifiable solutions for overcoming illness naturally.

Also after reading countless articles such as:

1. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/03/23/what-to-know-if-you-ever-want-to-eat-chicken-again.aspx

2. http://bodyecology.com/articles/how_to_choose_healthiest_meat.php

3. http://bodyecology.com/articles/the-health-benefits-of-grass-fed-beef

it has become clear to me that spending a few extra dollars on high quality meat is more than worth it.

"You are what you eat"

Well the same thing goes for cattle!

"If cattle eat a diet that they are not meant to consume, they become unhealthy. If you’re willing to buy beef from an animal that has been fed chemically treated corn because you think it’s the same stuff that comes from 100% pasture-raised cattle, think again. These two products are drastically different. After eating grass-fed beef, you can literally feel the difference in your own body"

As I have mentioned before I buy my 100% grass fed beef from http://www.desertrootsfarm.com/  They take orders about once a month and pick up is at Udder Delights in Gilbert. When buying beef it is crucial that it says 100% grass fed.  The label "Organic" does not mean grass fed and also "grass fed" does not mean 100% grass fed... i know it's confusing.  Grass fed cattle are sometime CORN finished!

Oh and guess what! Grass fed beef tastes SOOOO GOOD! Just an added bonus

I have not found a local place to buy order organic chicken but I buy mine at Trader Joes. Important labels to look for when buying chicken are: organic, free range or cage free, hormone free, and antibiotic free. Sprouts sells "all natural" chicken for cheap that is labels as farm fresh and containing no preservatives?? Says nothing about hormones or antibiotics... I'll stick with Trader Joes.

When it comes to improving your health with diet, buying organic meat is said to be the best first step!

So what are you waiting for!