We live in a world of double speak. Politicians say one thing and mean another. Companies use deceptive marketing techniques to hide the truth and emphasize the good points about their products.
You don't need all that confusion when it comes to the food you eat so, in this article, we're going to explain what's meant by the terms "grass-fed", "free-range", and "organic". We'll also explain what “natural” means, although we'll leave it up to you to decide for yourself whether or not you think "natural" is natural.
Let's dive in!
What Is "Natural" And What Isn’t?
Don’t be swayed when you read the word “natural” on ...
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The 12 Foods You Should Buy Organic And The 15 You Shouldn’t
One of the biggest complaints I hear from people who are trying to eat healthier is that organic foods is expensive. Well, they're right. Organic food is more expensive than regular food. For proof of that, see this University of Texas food science article.
There are a number of reasons for this:
Organic foods come with higher labor costs.
Organic farmland only accounts for about 1% of farmland worldwide.
Organic certification costs dolla dolla bill, ya’ll. It’s not easy or cheap to get the organic stamp of approval. Costs range from $400 to over $2,000 for this.
Organic farms are not usually able to ...
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