Stopped eating beef....

[BBAddict]

Seriously though, SC, if you are concerned, just make sure you buy beef that's organic and free range. Usually, it's been tested for everything to get that kind of certification. I only eat organic free range meat, whether it's beef, chicken. turkey, or whatever. It's a little more expensive, but worth the risk of toxic poisoning over the long term.

:agree: I recently did a lot of research on these topics and also switched to organic meats. I admit I haven't gone organic on everything, but the organic rolled oats and organic meats taste far superior to standard meats. The taste and confidence in the quality of the meat is worth the small price difference. I would also suggest trying buffalo or elk--it's easy for me to get around here and is naturally very lean and tastes awesome!

[Puddles]

I've had the organic free range chicken and liked it a lot.

Where do you guys find stuff like buffalo and elk?

Stone, don't give up eating beef just out of fear of mad cow's disease. All meats and fish have their issues. Salmonella from chicken (I had that and it's not fun but I risk it every time I make chicken. Pork and fish are full of worms that will live in your intestines but you don't know about them. All of these are much more likely to happen than eating some mad cow.



Common parasites of the human body

(1) The hookworm latches on the walls of the colon with its sharp teeth where it feeds on blood. (2) The tapeworm is the longest parasite. A mature adult can lay a million eggs a day. (3) Tapeworm eggs embedded in the colon. (4) The roundworm can grow to be 20 inches (50 cm) long and lay 200,000 eggs per day. (5) Pinworms migrate outside the colon during the night to lay their eggs around the anus. This causes the nightly itching of many unsuspecting victims.

[BBAddict]

Where do you guys find stuff like buffalo and elk?

I get it at upscale grocery stores and my organic grocery store. I'm having buffalo burgers today-2gms of fat/serving-and they taste awesome!

[Cory]

Where do you guys find stuff like buffalo and elk?

At Whole Foods Market!! :)

[BBAddict]

At Whole Foods Market!! :)

I have a Whole Foods near me but outa my way a little. Do you know how much ground buffalo is there? I get it at my other organic store for 4.99/lb.

[NYCmitch25]

I recently did a lot of research on these topics and also switched to organic meats. I admit I haven't gone organic on everything, but the organic rolled oats and organic meats taste far superior to standard meats. The taste and confidence in the quality of the meat is worth the small price difference.

:agree:
I've only heard of 2 ppl locally to have died from MCD. I wouldn't worry about MCD. Its obvious your chances of contracting are slim to none. I argree with BBaddict I prefer the organic meats (when possible $$) because ive learned how major manufatures process meat. Its not exactly sanitary or healthy - from the time the animals are born they keep the animals in a confined space and feed them low quality foods (lacking nutrition) which also makes them anemic. This often gives the animals diarrehea. With nowhere to go they are basically forced to lay in feces. To keep them and us from getting sick the manufatures give them serveral diff. drugs/hormones which we get to consume.

If you desire a better quality of meat (taste aswell) I would get the organic or grass fed meats. Price and avaliability are always a concern. The methods arent always less humane if thats your intentions. The price diff. can be drastic, often its nominal. Knowing this I still eat on a regular basis the mass produced grociery meats. I'm far from an activist or veggitarian. I believe in a bb'lders diet it would near impossible not to consume meats. :pig:

[Cory]

I have a Whole Foods near me but outa my way a little. Do you know how much ground buffalo is there? I get it at my other organic store for 4.99/lb.

I pay the same at Whole Foods for my ground buffalo.

[Cory]

:agree:
I've only heard of 2 ppl locally to have died from MCD. I wouldn't worry about MCD. Its obvious your chances of contracting are slim to none. I argree with BBaddict I prefer the organic meats (when possible $$) because ive learned how major manufatures process meat. Its not exactly sanitary or healthy - from the time the animals are born they keep the animals in a confined space and feed them low quality foods (lacking nutrition) which also makes them anemic. This often gives the animals diarrehea. With nowhere to go they are basically forced to lay in feces. To keep them and us from getting sick the manufatures give them serveral diff. drugs/hormones which we get to consume.

If you desire a better quality of meat (taste aswell) I would get the organic or grass fed meats. Price and avaliability are always a concern. The methods arent always less humane if thats your intentions. The price diff. can be drastic, often its nominal. Knowing this I still eat on a regular basis the mass produced grociery meats. I'm far from an activist or veggitarian. I believe in a bb'lders diet it would near impossible not to consume meats. :pig:

People say that they can't afford to eat better quality food, but I have done a cost analysis and if you prepare all your meals at home and eat out very sparingly, you still come out way cheaper than going out to eat often and spending money on frivilous things like going out drinking and even eating lunch out. I prepare every meal at home and eat out only on Saturday evenings.