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The Harms of Hormones
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Posted On :
Oct-02-2011
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Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the chemicals and hormones that reside in the food they eat. Both beef and milk contain high levels of chemicals you definitely want to avoid.
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Meat and dairy foods play a pivotal role in popular western diets. Most diets consistently recommend you drink at least two glasses of milk per day and consume a good portion of red meats, which will ultimately lead to healthy bones and lean muscle mass. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the chemicals and hormones that reside in the food they eat. Both beef and milk contain high levels of chemicals you definitely want to avoid.
The true and ugly fact of beef and milk production in the United States is that most large producers use harmful growth hormones to promote maximum production. The use of these hormones has been under constant attack and surveillance from many government officials because of the harm the cause not only to the animals but also to the people who eat them. Even with the intense scrutiny from a large and growing number of consumers and scientists, the USDA and even the FDA have given consent for the use of six different growth hormones for beef production and an additional one for milk production.
Controversy also surrounds the fact that there are no labeling requirements in the U.S. for growth hormones in food. A recent study making a strong environmental case for the controversial cattle injections, has added a new twist to the debate. The growth hormone debate is centered on four main issues: who benefits from these growth hormones; animal health and welfare; food safety and environmental concerns.
Conventional — These come without specialty designations. The cattle might have been fed corn and other grains on an industrial feedlot, even if it started out on grass. Grain is used in the place of grass as it is quicker and cheaper, and translates into a faster turnaround and higher profits. However, grains are tough on the digestive system of cows and make them vulnerable to sickness. The cows then require antibiotics. They are also routinely given growth hormones.
USDA Certified Organic – The cattle is raised on grass or grain-based feed that does not contain animal by-products. These animals are not given antibiotics (unless required by a veterinarian, and then the animal loses organic status) or growth hormones. To address animal welfare concerns, cattle are raised in conditions “which allow for exercise, freedom of movement, and reduction of stress appropriate to the species” and “access to pasture”.
Grass Fed or Pasture Finished – These cattle are raised only on grass or hay, no grain. Studies indicate that grass-fed beef contains higher levels of Omega-3 essential fatty acids than conventional beef.
No Hormones/No Antibiotics — The USDA allows this label for growers who provide documentation, but they do not check up on the claims. “Hormone free” and “antibiotic free” are not USDA approved descriptions but are used to describe meat and poultry that were not given or raised with hormones or antibiotics.
The diets consumed by our ancestors were higher in whole grains and also meats, but our bodies were not designed to effectively and efficiently metabolize the substances contained in growth hormones and antibiotics. So make the extra effort to actively seek out clean sources of lean protein from hormone free and antibiotic free meats.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_The Harms of Hormones_87966.aspx
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Health and Fitness
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Nutrition
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