Go organic.
When walking down the aisles in a supermarket do you ever get confused reading the labels? Ever wonder about the differences between "all-natural," "USDA USDA,
n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture. certified See certification. ," "organic," "fair trade certified" or "biodynamic bi·o·dy·nam·ic
adj.
1. Of or relating to the study of the effects of dynamic processes, such as motion or acceleration, on living organisms.
2. " foods? What impact do pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and genetic modification have on our health? To answer these questions author Steve Meyerowitz (aka "Sproutman") wrote The Organic Food Guide: How to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier (Globe Pequot Press, $8.95). The book uses graphs, pictures and easy-to-read descriptions to help shoppers decipher Same as decrypt. complicated labels and understand the benefits of or ganic foods. Even Starbucks, McDonald's and Heinz have joined the fast-growing market for organic foods, so why are you waiting?--S.W.
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