We do our best to eat "healthy" and the issue of cows being fed other animal products doesn't apply to all beef. If you choose your sources, you can get healthy beef, chicken and even pork - all hormone and antibiotic free and raised on a "good" diet. Some people need animal protein, particularly O blood types, but like everything else moderation is the key. Even a vegan diet needs to be researched and properly sourced to avoid toxicity.
It is refreshing to see that there are so many nutrition conscious people on the board. A few years ago the topic probably wouldn't even be discussed let alone debated, so there has been a shift in consciousness. From what I hear and see, at least the generation of young ones are getting educated on the importance of eating "healthy" and hopefully can make better choices.
I've always believed that our job as parents is to walk our talk so after doing your own research, the best thing any of us can do for ourselves and our kids is to follow a diet that we believe is the most healthful. Each person has to find that one out for him/herself and I don't believe it is necessarily a one size fits all thing. But again moderation is key. I guess I better get off the soap box.
LW888
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