grass fed

  • App Highlight: Seed Oil Scout

    I recently discovered Seed Oil Scout when trying to find restaurants that have seed-oil-free options available. Seed Oil Scout is a unique mobile app designed to help conscious diners map out restaurants that prioritize cooking with healthy fats.  In order to understand its importance, it is crucial to understand more about seed oils and why […]

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  • Regenerative Agriculture

    What is Regenerative Agriculture?  Regenerative agriculture is a farming practice that aims to improve soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services by following principles that enhance soil fertility, conserve natural resources, and promote ecosystem resilience. Regenerative agriculture practices include reduced tillage, cover cropping, crop rotations, intercropping, agroforestry, and the integration of livestock with crop production. The […]

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  • Meg’s Snack Corner: Masa Chips

    Since the release of my first seed oil piece, I have had countless conversations with people regarding seed oils in our food, specifically our snacks. Let’s start with what are seed oils?  The simple, most basic answer: seed oils are processed oils industrially extracted from genetically modified crops. I have mentioned before that seed oils […]

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  • What is the difference between grass fed, grass finished and pasture raised? 

    If you have heard the phrases, ‘grass fed,’ ‘100% grass fed,’ ‘grass finished,’ and ‘pasture raised,’ and ‘organic,’ but feeling confused on what’s the best option, then you’re not alone!  I’m here to break it down very simply and easily, but first we must begin with the basics: “grass-fed” refers to what an animal eats […]

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