| | | | | expect to be spending almost twice as much on |
| There has been a lot of controversy lately | | | | your weekly food budget. Another problem which |
| regarding the numerous unnatural ingredients and | | | | arises with organic food is the question of |
| resources used in the production of our food. | | | | authenticity. Most organic foods have a USDA seal |
| Many people are skeptical and even scared when | | | | which means that a certified member inspected |
| they hear that their meal has any association with | | | | the farm. All foods with this seal have to be at |
| pesticides, antibiotics, and growth hormones. As a | | | | least 95 percent organic. However, when you go |
| consequence, many people have turned to organic | | | | to your local greenery, you may find that not all |
| food. Organics are in general better for you | | | | foods have this seal. In that case you simply have |
| because they are produced without the use of | | | | to take their word for it. Something else to pay |
| most conventional pesticides, such as: synthetic | | | | close attention to when purchasing these products |
| fertilizers, sewage sludge fertilizers, bioengineering, | | | | is the location of the item’s production. Some |
| and radiation. Furthermore, organic meat, poultry, | | | | of these foods are grown in China and very little |
| eggs, and dairy products come from animals that | | | | is known about their rule enforcement. So try to |
| are given no antibiotics and growth hormones. So | | | | purchase products that were grown in the United |
| why aren’t more people turning towards this | | | | States. This way you can avoid worrying about |
| healthier way of eating? | | | | the authenticity of the item. Also, next time you |
| Well one reason behind their hesitation is the cost. | | | | are shopping for a healthier meal at your local |
| Organic food can cost 50 to 100 percent more | | | | trusted greenery, remember to look for the |
| than similar brands of conventionally grown food. | | | | USDA organic seal of approval. |
| So if you want to eat healthier, you should | | | | |