The Healthy Way (Volume 1) | Page 12

Organic foods

People wonder if organic foods are better or us and they are very true. Organic foods are better for us thean any other food.Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Farmers who grow organic produce and meat don't use conventional methods to fertilize, control weeds or prevent livestock disease.Products that are completely organic are fruits, vegetables, eggs or other single-ingredient foods — are labeled 100 percent organic and can carry the USDA seal.

Do 'organic' and 'natural' mean the same thing

No, "natural" and "organic" are not interchangeable terms. You may see "natural" and other terms such as "all antural" "free-range" or "hormone-free" on food lables. These descriptions must be truthful, but don't