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Ever wondered about the difference between “organic” and “natural”?
If you’ve been relying on the “natural” label in your breakfast cereal as a sure guide to healthy, nutritious food, think again.
A new video, or “scorecard,” from the Cornucopia Institute explains a number of things that could be undermining your efforts to find a healthy breakfast.
* “Certified Organic”: when a company displays the USDA’s “certified organic” logo, you can rest assured that it is free from petrochemical-based fertilizers, sewage sludge, synthetic pesticides and GMOs.
* “Natural”: when a company displays this label, it is virtually meaningless. The cereal may contain pesticides and genetically modified crops. Kashi, Mother’s, Nutritious Living, Barbara’s Bakery and 356 others were among brands labeled “natural” but containing 25% – 100% genetically engineered ingredients.
In other words, as I discuss in my book, Get Out! 150 Easy Ways For Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build A Greener Future, only food labeled “USDA Certified Organic” is totally organic. Don’t trust the other labels.
Check out the video below to get more information on comparing “natural” and “organic” cereal brands. You’ll be surprised!
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+ add your ownI find marketing ploys that deceive consumers into buying their products completely unethical and frustrating. I am so angered by this.
Thanks for the article.
good to know!
Thanks for the article.
Noted...
Thanks for the informative Article.
I buy organic when I can, I just wish it wasn't so expensive!
I can't help it.. Sometimes I'm in the mood for Cookie Crisp or Lucky Charms and other times Special K or Raisin Brand. I really don't care what kind of cereal I eat as long as its good!
Very interesting! I'll have to look out for that.
Wish it was that simple,but it isn't....some things labeled organic are anything but and other things just don't make a difference----Again,it's words and whatever "legal" and/or greed can get by with.
The things that are actually "organic" are precious
That's why you really do have to know where your food comes from and how it comes to be in the store.
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