| You hear so many people talking nowadays about | | | | ingredients and is free from pesticides, hormones |
| where food comes from and how it is farmed. | | | | and harmful chemicals. |
| Experts recommend that we eat organic foods | | | | If you see a label that says, "Certified Naturally |
| as much as we can; however, the labels on foods | | | | Grown", is came from a small farm that meets |
| that claim to be organic vary. What does it all | | | | the guidelines put forth by the USDA for organic |
| mean? | | | | food. These foods are generally sold in local |
| Eating safe, healthy foods is so important and a | | | | markets only. |
| great way to take care of yourself and your | | | | Foods that claim to be "All Natural" should not be |
| family. If you have ever been to the store and | | | | trusted to be truly organic. As a matter of fact, |
| purchased organic meat or produce, then you | | | | more often than not, it is not organic at all. The |
| have probably noticed the package labels that say | | | | term natural has not been defined by the United |
| "USDA Organic" or "Certified Naturally Grown" and | | | | States Government; therefore, a manufacturer |
| wondered what the difference is. | | | | can use the term any way they choose. |
| Any product that bears the just the "USDA | | | | Always be sure to read the labels of the foods |
| Organic" label was made from about 95% organic | | | | that you purchase. Remember to stay away |
| ingredients. If the label states, "100% USDA | | | | from high sodium and trans fat and drink lots of |
| Organic", then it was made from entirely organic | | | | water! |