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Organic Guide

Standing in front of the produce section, you find your self in a bit of a dilemma. In one hand, you're holding a conventionally grown apple. In your other hand, you have one that's been organically grown. Both apples are firm, shiny and green. Both provide vitamins and fiber, and both are free of fat, sodium and cholesterol.

The conventionally grown apple costs less and is a proven family favorite. But the organic apple has a label that says "USDA Organic." What does that mean? Is it better? Safer? More nutritious? Several differences between organic grown produce and non-organic produce exist. Become a better informed for your next trip to the supermarket. Learn about the difference between organic and conventional grown produce, the benefits of organic products, and organic labels

We Are What We Eat

Food is a source of energy and life. It is the core of our well being.

In our fast based, fast food lifestyle we lose sight of the fact that we are what we eat. The proteins and fats in our food are incorporated into our bodies and brains with potentially profound effects on our health and even our behaviors. Eat the wrong foods and our bodies will become polluted because food is our fuel and we must help the engine that drives our bodies.

Additional Resources

  1. The Natural Resources Defense Council. Eat Local
  2. Wikipedia Organic Foods Information
  3. Organic Consumer Organization
  4. Sustainable Table
  5. Grinning Planet: Health Benefits of Organic Food
  6. CNN: If we are what we eat, Americans are corn and soy