| August 2004 Missouri Regional Newsletter p5 |
| FYI HEALTH SERIES continued from page 4 |
| What's good for your health, in this case, is also good for your environment. Studies have shown that raising animals on pasture is more eco-friendly than raising them in confinement. Growing corn and soy for animal feed using conventional methods causes significantly more topsoil erosion than keeping land as pasture for grazing. And grazing animals appear to contribute to soil fertility as their manure is deposited naturally over a large area of grassland.
No matter how you slice it, organic meats have a lot to offer. But what about all those other labels you see on meat packages? While the USDA certified organic label guarantees your meat has met very specific guidelines, most other labels offer less assurance. For instance, the government definition of a food labeled "natural" means it has no artificial colors or additives and it has been minimally processed. So while some meats labeled natural may be antibiotic- and hormone-free, there's no guarantee. Many natural meats have also been fed vegetarian diets, but the only way to be sure what natural means is to read the label closely for the company's definition. Grass-fed means the animal had access to pasture, but even conventionally raised cattle may spend some time on pasture. If the label is unclear, contact the company via their Web site or by phone to ask about feeding practices or the use of antibiotics and hormones to ensure that the meat you buy is truly a cut above the rest. This article was found at the following site: http://fitness.msn.com/articles/feeds/article.aspx?dept=exercise&article=et_rw_081604_organicmeats |
| Pop Culture Quiz |
| 1. What year did the voting age get changed to 18? Which ammendment was it? 2. What rock idol died in 1977? 3. What was the number one tv show in 1980 and what was the most asked question for all of spring, summer and fall regarding this show? 4. What team created the "Miracle on Ice," who did they beat and what year did this occur? 5. What media form replaced the popular format vinyl? What year did this occur? 6. These historical events effected millions of lives around the world in 1989, what were they? 7. What TV icon retired in 1992? 8. This monumental event would not only effect millions of lives in the United States but world wide as well. Name the event, who provided the service in 1995? 9. What was the name of the first satellite "working" which bounced radio signals back to earth? 10. Name the show and year that threw the tv world on its ear with scandal? 11. Now lets get harder shall we? This was a device that its inventor thought would surely end the wars and conflicts between mankind. It became a crucial tool for years to come on the world stage. Man used it both in fun, war, sorrow, and joy. Give me the name of the inventor, the year it was invented, tell me if it is being used today or not and if so what company is famous for it? 12. Notice we are getting harder here, but again these pop culture questions still impact our lives even today. Ready? What U.S. President wrote "I have ever considered the constitutional mode of election ultimately by the Legislature voting by States as the most dangerous blot in our Constitution, and one which some unlucky chance will some day hit and give us a pope and antipope." when speaking about the electoral college? 13. What year was 583 people arrested for speaking out against the current political system, and where did they do this at? 14. What man changed our entire view of the universe with the idea that it was ever expanding and was a Missourian? 15. This event left over 70,000 homeless, effected 10 states, all within a two month period. Name the event and the year it occured. answers to the quiz on page 6 |
| This month let's look at historical pop culture, and see if you can see what still impacts your life today! |