Wellness For The Win Podcast

#56: All About Dairy, Nutrition, Farming & More with Lauren Twigge, RD

Shanna Hutcheson Season 1 Episode 56

This episode with Registered Dietitian Lauren Twigge is PACKED with all of your burning questions about dairy nutrition, the farming industry, the safety & nutritional value of our foods and so much more.

What we covered in part 1: 

  • Organic vs. conventional – is organic better for us?
  • Antibiotic usage in animals 
  • Pesticides in organic vs. conventional
  • The Dirty Dozen - legit or not?
  • Environmental impact of farming
  • What are farmers doing to be more environmentally friendly and how do we know when we’re choosing products at the store?
  • What % of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture / farming vs. other sources 
  • What do cows eat? 
  • Benefits of supporting and eating local 
  • Grass-fed vs. grain-fed – different labels you might see on foods and what they mean 
  • Should we be buying & eating grass-fed or grain-fed 

Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

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