Local

There is no formal national definition for the term local. What local does not mean is organic or more nutritious, which is something many believe.

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  • Natural

    The term is not formally defined by the Food and Drug Administration. But, the government agency doesn't object to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances. Natural does not mean organic or healthy. So, always read the ingredient list to really know what's in a food.

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  • Organic

    The term organic doesn't necessarily mean healthy , as evidenced by organic candies and baked goods. Once again, when buying packaged food, the real litmus test is the ingredient list. The Organic Seal indicates that food was produced without industrialized substances and under humane conditions. It goes from “100% organic” to "Made With Organic Ingredients" (the product was made with a minimum of 70% organic ingredients, with restrictions on the remaining 30%, including no GMOs.)

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  • Quality and price

    Higher price doesn’t really mean higher quality. The higher price does not just reflect the added cost of organic agriculture techniques. Also, people will pay more for the label, often without knowing what it means. “Organic” has essentially become another way of saying “luxury.”

    Buying organic veggies at the supermarket is a waste of money

  • Organic food and the environment

    Organic produce is not necessarily better for the environment. Many organic farmers, especially the large ones, don’t skip pesticides and fertilizers, they just use natural options, which are hardly risk-free.

    Buying organic veggies at the supermarket is a waste of money