Did you know that the sticker on produce is not just for price scanning at the register? It is also the code used to provide valuable information to improve our health. Here’s what to look for:
- ORGANIC – Five digit code beginning with 9
- GMO – Five digit code beginning with 8 – Genetically modified
- CONVENTIONALLY GROWN – Four digit code – begins with 3 or 4 – includes the presence of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.
Remember – ‘Natural’ and “from nature’ does not mean organic. Organic has strict guidelines and cannot contain:
- Toxic Pesticides
- GMO’s
- Antibiotics
- Growth hormones.
dirty dozen and clean fifteen….
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzes the most recent USDA data and puts out a list of the Dirty Dozen as well as the Clean Fifteen. See List Below:
Check out this link on how to wash fruits and vegetables.