Posts Tagged ‘Chickens’
Genetics improve your groceries
Did you know that beef cattle have been bred to have less fat in the meat? And dairy cattle genetics allow for higher protein milk, while chickens and turkeys have larger breasts because of genetic selection? And messing with genes gave you seedless grapes and seedless watermelons? And there is rice genetically modified to provide…
Read MorePecking order isn’t pretty
Warning – you may change the way you look at animals. You see, chickens are cannibals. They will peck and peck at each other until…well, you know. They are also amongst the world’s largest scavenger population. Chickens don’t just wait for a farmer to thrown corn down and happily peck the ground. They will…
Read MoreHow do we address teacher bias? Does marketing now trump critical thinking in the classroom?
Seeds planted by teachers last a lifetime, whether good or bad. Marketing and bias should not trump science and well-rounded debate in the classroom. Teacher bias deserves the same concern as journalistic bias – a student will never be able to turn off their education the way so many of us have silenced the news. A look at the aftermath of a Chipotle video showed by a 7th grade social studies teacher.
Read MoreIs junk journalism feeding you?
Don’t fall prey to fear tactics around your food and believe junk journalism has all the answers about food. Look to those with firsthand expertise – the people raising your food – if you want to fully understand what claims really mean. The same is true with nutrition claims – rely on a dietitian instead of a food diva, Dr. Google or a journalist without dietetic training.
Read MoreEggs, Babies & Food Recalls
Last week I wrote about how the food Blue eats is a primary concern for me. I want him to eat nutritious, well-balanced meals, made with food that is safe for him to eat. The latest food recall has really made me think about the kinds of foods he eats and how to makes sure…
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