Navigating the Aisles: Organic Foods
Navigating the Aisles: Organic Foods By: Dianna Sinni With the organic industry booming, it’s easy to assume organic is synonymous with healthier. It's as if organic cake mix is all of a sudden a viable source for vitality simply because the box is green. Even though this organic treat is free from GMOs (genetically modified organisms), artificial additives, and harsh pesticides, it’s probably high in refined sugar, sodium, saturated fat and lacking in nourishing fiber, vitamins and minerals. When compared to a conventionally grown apple, it should be obvious that the apple is still a healthier choice-even not being organic. The USDA organic...