Organic, all natural, free range, no steroids, local, no antibiotics, non-GMO — so many labels, SO confusing.
Unless you’ve found the low-cost mecca, the price tag of these labels (hi $7.99 for small container of raspberries) makes me want to cry and throw my fear of toxins out the window. High prices and increased diversity in labeling makes many of us wonder if buying organic, or any of the above, is worth it, or if it’s just another marketing ploy in search of the all-mighty dollar.
Before we get into the debate, I’ve gotta throw it over to the legendary Michael Pollan who said, “eat real food, not too much, mostly plants.” I could be wrong here, but chances are you’re buying foods with these labels in an effort to be healthier. At the end of the day, a bag of “all natural” cheese puffs or “organic” mac & cheese aren’t exactly health foods. While they might be better than their GMO, synthetic oil laden counterparts, they’re still processed. So if health is your goal, follow Michael Pollan’s rules and you’ll be well on your way.
Onward. Understanding if buying organic, or other trendy wellness labels, is worth it is pretty complex and has many moving pieces that span from government policy, down the the supply chain, all the way to the farmer. But as a consumer, it’s important to be empowered with education and information so you can make the decision that’s best for you and your loved ones.
To simplify the process and answer the “is it worth it” question, I broke it down into some FAQ’s. .>>> full article click
www.theeverygirl.com/is-buying-organic-important/
Source: Remy Morimoto Park
