Organic and Non-GMO, Simplified!
- Lisa Diacik - Love Yourself Love Your
- Jan 4, 2018
- 2 min read
Its not easy to get the facts because for more than two decades information about how our food is processed has been suppressed. I have many clients that are confused and many that do not even understand why they need to buy organic when they first come to see me. When our family switched to organic even though it was more expensive we saved money. After research we realized we were full quicker and eating less. The food was not filled with chemicals and additives to trigger our brain to want more.
"So many truths about our food have been whitewashed," says Carey Gillam, a writer for US Right to Know and the author of the new book Whitewash. "The chemical industry is doing exactly what the tobacco industry did decades ago." continues Carey. You can purchase her book here http://amzn.to/2qskMPx
Organic vs.Non-GMO
The best way we can provide a positive change in our food system and environment is through what we buy. In order to make an informed choice lets discuss the difference between Non- GMO and Organic. There are so many labels out there. All natural, hormone free, gluten free etc. The best bet is to seek out foods that have the USDA label Organic AND the Non- GMO Project verified label. The two seals together give you extra insurance to choose nutritious and unadulterated food. Here is why:
Organic
Products that have the USDA Organic seal cannot, by law, contain any GMO ingredients. They also must be produced without irradiation, sewage sludge, antibiotics, growth hormones,synthetic chemical fertilizers and synthetic chemical pesticides (including glyphosate), many of which have been linked to health problems including cancer and neurologic disorders just to name a few!
Buying organic means you are supporting not only your health but the health of the soils, the
ecosystems and people. One thing to know is Organic certification does NOT require testing for GMOs.
Non-GMO Project Verified
On the flip side products that carry the Non-GMO Project Verified label are independently verified to be in compliance with North America's only third party standard for GMO avoidance, including testing of all the ingredients. That is important to help us avoid GMOs. But the Non- GMO Project Verified label will NOT let us know if the food was sprayed with chemical pesticides.
Confusing
When my clients are looking for the best health and food options we discuss this in our online or in person sessions the best options in their area. It is difficult to keep everything out of your body to maintain optimum health. That is why detoxification is so important. In my detox classes and private on line consults we go over how you can do small things on a daily basis and little life style changes that will benefit your health for years to come. Want to know more about my lifestyle coaching or sign up for our emails? loveyourselfloveyourhealthnaturally.com
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