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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BONE BROTH
Bone broth has increasingly become more popular.  With it's high protein content and numerous nutritional benefits, it is becoming a favored choice with health-conscious individuals. 
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WHAT IS THE BEST OIL FOR YOUR SKIN? | AMERICAN OSTRICH FARMS
You may be surprised to learn that what you use in a sauté pan may have beneficial uses in your skincare routine as well.  This is because many cooking oils are refined from natural sources, meaning that they have been treated with any number of purifiers, including acids, alkali, or bleaching processes before they’re bottled. 
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IS VEGANISM SUSTAINABLE? VEGAN DIET ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Veganism is becoming more and more popular according to 2017 top trends in prepared foods.  The article goes on to say that 6% of U.S. consumers are now claiming to be vegan — this is a 5% increase from the 1% that claimed to be vegan just three years prior.  A vegan diet is one that is free from animals or animal products or byproducts — including eggs, cheese, milk, and honey. Vegan diets allow the following foods:
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IS EATING MEAT BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? MYTH VS FACT

Should I Stop Eating Meat?  The Environmental Impact of Meat Production

Consumers don’t have to give up meat entirely to save the planet or their health.  Eating a balanced diet, consuming a variety of meats — including more sustainable red meats like ostrich meat — and knowing how different foods are produced can help.  

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WHY YOU SHOULD KNOW WHERE YOUR FOOD COMES FROM
Knowing where your food comes from helps you make responsible and healthy choices. When you choose your food according to its source, you can reduce your carbon footprint, support local, and take control of what you consume.
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ECO-FRIENDLY FOOD: A GUID TO THE MOST SUSTAINABLE DIET YOU CAN EAT

There are many factors, inside and outside the grocery store, to consider when you’re shopping with sustainability in mind.  When it comes to sustainability in food, it is often the case that what you’re eating, or your food choice is more important than where your food comes from.  For example, animal protein contributes up to 51% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (UN FAO).  The majority of this percentage is attributable to raising cattle and producing beef.  If you’re looking to eat more sustainably, there are other meat (and non-meat) options that can help reduce your diet’s carbon footprint.