So, I thought I had been doing the right thing in purchasing all organic, free range meat, poultry and eggs. Yes, it's a strain on the budget, but we are eating less meat in our house because of it (Michael Pollan would be proud of us!).

My main reason to making the switch was the lack of unnecessary hormones and antibiotics. A lesser reason was the treatment of the animals, although it did help me feel a bit better thinking the cows and chickens were out enjoying this big piece of land, living it up; however, I'm now reading that's not exactly the case. These free range animals are treated and slaughtered very similarly to conventional animals and a lot of it is a marketing ploy getting us to spend more money. Boy, do I feel dumb!

Would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this. I've tried to go vegetarian in the past, but it was just too difficult being the "chef" of the house of a husband who expects meat at most meals.