There’s no shortage of shocking info about what’s in your groceries . Here are tips to sidestep the unhealthier choices, courtesy of the new book by Dr. Jayson Carlton and certified nutritionist Mira Carlton, Rich Food, Poor Food .
Milk: Look for grass-fed, non-homogenized, organic milk in opaque packaging.
THE GOOD STUFF
Grass-fed cows (vs. grain-fed) deliver two essential fats: conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega-3s, making their milk micronutrient-rich. Organic indicates that the cattle receive no synthetic hormones or antibiotics. Non-homogenized means the product hasn't been chemically altered, changing the way we digest it (and increasing likelihood of allergic reactions). Opaque paper packaging blocks light from degrading the quality of the milk.
THE BAD STUFF
Most generic brands have been robbed of the micronutrients that make milk worth drinking to begin with. Furthermore, non-organic cattle are eating crops injected with genes from other organisms to manipulate their DNA (GMOs, or genetically modified organisms) and increase industrial efficiency.
Via: Ashley Perez/Buzzfeed
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