Comments on: A Beefy Meal

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:26:59 +0000

Just wanted to let you know, grass FED only means that at some point in the animal’s life, it was able to eat something besides grain; this can mean grass, and often this can mean mouldy old hay. So the term grass fed can be very deceiving because it is so open to interpretation.

What is a better alternative is grass FINISHED meat, in which the animals has been allowed to live on a pasture and eat actual grass for it’s entiure lifespan. We always buy grass finished beef because I want to support farms that let animals roam and sustain pasture land. Very important to me.

Just wanted to let you know that the difference between the two terms so that you know what you’re buying and eating! Love your blog!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:16:44 +0000

Has anyone ever tried the 100 calorie vitatops? Are they any better/worse for you? How are they different? Just curious!

By: Rebeca

Rebeca — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:38:50 +0000

This is beautifully written and I agree with your points. It’s not as much about meat or no meat, it’s about where ALL your food comes from, and taking responsibility for that. In the end what’s 3.56 versus 1.50 if it means the cow was never allowed to walk around so as not to ‘toughen’ him up or some other craziness!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:08:16 +0000

Long time reader here, first time commenter – but I loved this post about local, organic, sustainable food.

The quote from Food, Inc. reminded me of a chapter from Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food where he details what percentage American’s spend on their food vs. other healthier countries. On average, in the US, we spend less than 9% on our food – seems a bit low considering this is what our body uses to thrive – while in European countries like France and Italy they spend closer to 20%.

If you ever get a chance, and are up for it, grass-fed, free-roam, raw milk is incredible. Tastes totally different.

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:43:01 +0000

I love meatloaf, even though like you, I don’t eat it THAT much…espeically now that I live alone-it was a huge hit with my roomies in college.

I like the idea of the mashed rutabagas but I’ve never eaten them…do they have any benefits over a traditional potato or do you just like to mix up your starch of choice?

By: j

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:07:02 +0000

I agree with your point of view. I have no problem spending a lot on meat because it’s worth it! Like you, a half a pound can last for a few meals. I think sometimes people forget that red meat can be a part of a healthy diet.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:05:00 +0000

I like the idea of buying local, but I don’t get AS thrown off by imported products as some. I mean, if you think about it, humans have been trading food for as long as they’ve been harvesting it. It’s kinda what we do! Many of the local farmers around here actually ship their best products elsewhere, and we’re left with the crappy remains

I just started eating beef again. I’ll have to pick up some friendly ground cow and try out that meatloaf

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:50:38 +0000

I eat much the same as you in that I don’t need to have meat with every meal….or even every day! I’ve always eaten this way, even as a child, so I’ve never given it much thought, but my hubby commented to me a few weeks ago that he would consider me a flexitarian. The comment kinda took me aback, but in a good way!
Have you ever tried bison? I purchased some at Whole Foods a few weeks ago and made burger with it. They were fantastic!
Have a great day, Meghann!

By: Mara @ What's For Dinner?

Mara @ What's For Dinner? — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:44:11 +0000

I buy grass-fed beef whenever I can find it, and i agree, it definitely tastes fresher! Same goes for grain-fed pork and wild-caught fish…

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:33:55 +0000

Good point to raise about buying the cheapest car vs. the cheapest meat. If it goes into our bodies, it should be the best we can afford! A good portion of my income goes toward quality food – organic dairy products, produce, and the occasional meat purchase. Yay for flexitarianism!

Those Honest Foods bars are delish