| Reading the label | | | | slowly. Read labels. If you don't recognize or can't |
| Learning to read foods labels is the most | | | | pronounce ingredients, don't buy it, it is most likely |
| important thing. Keep in mind that not all "100% | | | | not working for your health! One of the reasons |
| natural" means organic. | | | | manufacturer's put artificial ingredients in products |
| 1. 100 percent organic: means containing only | | | | is because it increases their shelf life. |
| organically produced ingredients. | | | | Unfortunately, this preservation has a different |
| 2. Cage-free: means animals are not kept in | | | | consequence in our bodies, essentially rusting us |
| cages, and the USDA has no regulation on what | | | | from the inside out. Making a gradual switch by |
| the animals are fed or time spend outside. | | | | adding a new organic food choice each week into |
| 3. Farm fish: means fish raised in pen, and the | | | | your shopping routine will make the process |
| USDA has no organic standards for seafood. | | | | simple and easy. |
| 4. Free range: means the animals spend at least | | | | * Week 1: start with dairy products such as milk, |
| half of their lives outside and is regulated by the | | | | cheese, and egg. |
| USDA. | | | | * Week 2: fruits, and vegetables. |
| 5. Grass-fed: means farmers' food sources is | | | | * Week 3: meat, chicken, and nuts. |
| grass, and not regulated by USDA. | | | | * Week 4: pasta, rice, and bread. |
| 6. Made with organic ingredients: means having at | | | | * Week 5: beverages. |
| least 70 percent of organic ingredients. | | | | Get inspired about healthy eating! Many people |
| 7. Natural: means no artificial ingredients, or added | | | | have this notion that eating healthy doesn't taste |
| colors. | | | | taste good, or taste as good, I promise I can help |
| 8. Organic: has at least 95% organic ingredient. | | | | you find your inner chef. No bland or boring foods. |
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| If you are new to eating organic foods, start | | | | in love with healthy eating. |