Catherine Stack
Tonawanda News
August 2, 2013

Yes, buying organic is better when it comes to avoiding pesticides, but it’s not always necessary. Learning to read labels and identifying genetically modified foods will go a long way in promoting health and saving some cash.

First, let’s learn how to read produce labels. By learning these easy-to-remember tips, you will have the ability to identify organic produce, non-organic and/or genetically modified. Genetically modified foods have been banned in many countries and have no benefit to our health.

All produce will have a four- or five-digit code, as well as a barcode. If the produce has a four-digit code, it is conventionally grown but not organic. Sometimes this is just fine, but more on that later.

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