With so many people concerned about natural and organic foods these days, it's useful to stop and really take a look at what "natural" and "organic" foods really are. We all know that natural and organic foods are better for us than highly processed or artificial foods, but do we really know which foods are natural and organic? When you buy food that is labeled "natural," what does that really mean? What about "organic"?
It turns out that the term "natural" doesn't mean all that much. Because it's only been broadly defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it's a fairly arbitrary term, the meaning of which is left up to the conscience of the food manufacturer. The FDA says that any food can be labeled as natural so long as it doesn't include added color, synthetic substances or artificial flavors.
This definition sounds good-until you realize that it can be stretched to include such definitely non-natural substances such as aspartame, the artificial sweetener. More liberal food manufacturers argue that "natural" means any material that exists in nature. While aspartame does not exist in nature (you have to use a chemical process to create it), manufacturers say that the resulting product is made up of two amino acids, both of which do exist in nature. Never mind that they don't exist glued together as aspartame!
So what can the savvy nutritionally-conscious consumer do about this? Go with a term that is clearly defined and regulated by the FDA: organic. In the next issue we'll delve into the intricacies of organic foods, including basic regulations and differing levels of organic production. In the meantime, avoid foods that are only labeled as "natural" and go for those labeled "organic" or "natural and organic." It's the real stuff.
About The Author
Stephanie Yeh and her partner have helped many other people achieve and experience prosperity with the help of a strong 15 year network marketing business. Her current project, the Journeyman Wealth Program, is aimed at helping 15 people a year fully achieve their dreams. Stephanie's Prosperity Abounds website works on the basic principle that "You are the creator of your own reality!". Get more details on her website at http://www.prosperity-abounds.com.
http://www.prosperity-abounds.com
cleaning help near Mundelein ..So, what is new about this that you already don't... Read More
Do you need omega 3 fatty acid in your diet?... Read More
You know about Vitamins A,C, D, E ,and the B's... Read More
Salt does Not Cause High Blood Pressure. Some things you... Read More
How Can... Read More
A green and lush oasis in the middle of a... Read More
Apart from eating many of the wonderful vegetables and fruits... Read More
Post nasal drip is a sensation of mucous build up... Read More
When I hear the word fat I usually think of... Read More
If you're suffering from constipation, you are no doubt looking... Read More
Every person on earth has experienced pain at one time... Read More
Besides providing taste, color, and aroma, certain seasonings can also... Read More
Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are essential to the development... Read More
One of the biggest mistakes many new bodybuilders make is... Read More
Great news on the chocolate front! Chocolate is good for... Read More
For most people, the concept of capsulized food? usually conjures... Read More
How well do you know about vitamin K? This vitamin... Read More
Finally, a positive solution regarding America's difficult and costly campaign... Read More
Like the Sun, Moon, and Earth, there are three kinds... Read More
I would like to dispel some of the myths and... Read More
The total calories that you should be consuming depend on... Read More
The concept isometric has been a part of the health... Read More
The importance of protein in a healthy diet is well... Read More
While there are many effective ways to get more energy... Read More
The story of creation begins with water. Water is an... Read More
reliable maid service Wilmette ..You've heard that old saying: True beauty comes from within.... Read More
Sprouts not only taste good, but they are also a... Read More
For all I prefer to buy my fresh produce at... Read More
What ancient tribes and people of the Amazon have known... Read More
(Part 1 of a Special 5 Part Series on Body... Read More
Mannatech's patent-pending glyconutrients complex, Ambrotose, is perhaps the greatest wellness... Read More
Are there any benefits to be obtained from drinking water... Read More
About 12.6 million Americans currently have heart disease.1.1 million Americans... Read More
Acid Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a common disease which... Read More
The word cholesterol has become synonymous with poor health. Indeed,... Read More
Do you know your ph? By getting ph strips at... Read More
Instead of Butter: Use top quality, cold pressed, extra virgin... Read More
When was the last time you consumed soda? Most likely,... Read More
Nuts are readily available and provide a highly nutritious food.... Read More
What Ever Happened to the Basic FourThe USDA was originally... Read More
Coconut oil is less known compare to olive oil, corn... Read More
Creating Your Target is easy.What I use to help create... Read More
Diets concern especially Americans as they do have a "national... Read More
The natural antioxidants in Oat Bran can significantly reduce blood... Read More
They're not only good for you, but they taste good,... Read More
If you want to lose weight, there is one thing... Read More
Calcium helps reduce constipationUsing calcium and magnesium in the right... Read More
I start from the premise that eating instinctively means eating... Read More
Glowing skin comes free of charge to you. Our simple... Read More
Your magnificent machine is, in fact, a symbiotic collection of... Read More
Nutrition |