Eggs have been getting a lot of bad press these days, and for good reason. Two massive egg farms, Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farm (that house 7.5 million(!) egg producing hens kept in cramped, filthy conditions), are to blame for over 1,500 people contracting salmonella poisoning. I can’t say that I’m surprised.
Research has shown that hens in these farms are more likely to produce contaminated eggs than free-range and organic hens simply due to the horrendous conditions where they are forced to spend their days and the cheap, unnatural grains they are fed, that often include the bi-products of other animals. Add to that the antibiotic use on these poor hens (that destroys the healthy microflora in their systems) and, you guessed it… even more susceptible to contamination.
We always eat organic, free-range eggs due in part to this exact reason, PLUS when you consider that organic eggs are said to have three times more omega-3 fatty acids, twice as much vitamin E and 40% more vitamin A than non-organic eggs, it seems like a no-brainer, regardless of a little extra expense.
In a previous post I also reviewed all of the confusing terms that go along with egg selection and you can take a look by clicking here! Eggs are truly an amazing source of protein and vitamin D, but when they’re organic you know that they are produced without antibiotics, steroid and growth hormones too! Those are certainly some things and I would prefer to keep out of my family’s diet!
So be a “good egg”… buy good eggs, consume good eggs… and yes, I mean the organic kind!
Ahh… laundry day. It’s looming in the MGG household and it happens to be one of my least favorite of mom-duties. (I’m fine with the washing/drying part but I deeply dislike the putting-away part!)
You should also occasionally “deep clean” the screen, the trap and the tubing. Scrub the screen with a soft brush, mild soap and water (because there is build-up, I assure you, even if you’ve removed the fuzzy!). Use your vacuum cleaner extension tool or long skinny brush to give a good cleaning inside the trap area. And don’t forget the vent tube… remove it from the back of the dryer and clean out any lint or obstruction. After you’ve done this, run the dryer on air fluff for about 10 minutes to clear out anything that remains.
I’ve never seen research that would either prove or disprove our belief, but I can’t help believing it is true. Not so much with organic grains or more processed foods, but especially with fresh fruits, veggies, meats and dairy.
I’ve really, consciously, tried to put more seafood into regular rotation on our menus around the MGG house… not always easy with little kids, but most of the time they go along with the program!
