Top Ten Myths about Organic Food
Truth is stranger than fiction. For most of us, the definition of “organic” is pretty straightforward: “food grown and produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, growth hormones, or antibiotics.” But in reality, the term “organic” is a little more complicated. The organic label doesn’t only mean the food hasn’t been sprayed with synthetic chemicals. There are some very specific criteria that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says must be met for a food to be certified organic. In addition, the term “natural” is commonly used as an alternative to “organic,” and it also has its own set of...
