August 2, 2013
Yes, buying organic is better when it comes to avoiding pesticides, but it’s not always necessary. Learning to read labels and identifying genetically modified foods will go a long way in promoting health and saving some cash.
First, let’s learn how to read produce labels. By learning these easy-to-remember tips, you will have the ability to identify organic produce, non-organic and/or genetically modified. Genetically modified foods have been banned in many countries and have no benefit to our health.
All produce will have a four- or five-digit code, as well as a barcode. If the produce has a four-digit code, it is conventionally grown but not organic. Sometimes this is just fine, but more on that later.