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Organic and Environmentally Friendly Foods (Sustainable foods (Bird…
Organic and Environmentally Friendly Foods
Organic
Organic animal products meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods come from animals that are fed 100% organic feed products,
Any product that is labeled, "Organic" Means that the government approved certified and Identified where the food was coming from to see if it was safe or not.
Sustainable foods
Bird friendly or shade grown.
When you see this on coffee, it means it was grown under trees that provide shade for the coffee and a habitat for migratory birds.
Cage free or free ranged.
Seen on eggs or poultry products, these terms can be misleading or unreliable.
Grass-Fed/Open Pasture
"Grass-fed" on a label signifies that the livestock received a diet of natural forage outdoors, but sometimes cows are fed grass while indoors or in a pen or only for the first few months of their lives.
Natural foods
Natural foods are foods that are minimally processed and remain as close as possible to their whole, original state.
Natural foods don't have to adhere to the same rigorous standards organic foods do.
If you want to be sure that what you're eating is organic, look for the "organic" labeling, which means they've been certified as meeting the USDA's standards.
Is organic food healthier?
Whether they are much better for you than conventional food is still up for debate.
It's probably better for you as well, though many people argue that the pesticide residue on foods is too small to cause health problems.
Where to buy organic foods?
Co-ops and local farmstands are great sources for natural and organic foods.
These days, though, it's easy to find a well-rounded selection of organic products.