Buying organic can be expensive, so many shoppers prioritize their budget by focusing on the "Most Important" items. Generally, this means avoiding produce with the highest pesticide residues and choosing animal products that benefit most from organic standards. 🍓 The "Dirty Dozen": Produce to Prioritize
Organic standards prohibit routine antibiotic use. Organic Feed: Animals must eat 100% organic, non-GMO feed.
Organic farming prohibits the use of "Roundup," which is common in conventional grain farming. 🥑 When Can You Skip Organic?
Often show high levels of toxic pesticides. 🥩 Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
Federal law bans hormones in poultry, but organic certification ensures no growth hormones in beef.
Most conventional corn and soy are genetically modified.
Organic animal products aren't just about pesticides; they're about what the animal consumes and how it's treated.
Buying organic can be expensive, so many shoppers prioritize their budget by focusing on the "Most Important" items. Generally, this means avoiding produce with the highest pesticide residues and choosing animal products that benefit most from organic standards. 🍓 The "Dirty Dozen": Produce to Prioritize
Organic standards prohibit routine antibiotic use. Organic Feed: Animals must eat 100% organic, non-GMO feed.
Organic farming prohibits the use of "Roundup," which is common in conventional grain farming. 🥑 When Can You Skip Organic?
Often show high levels of toxic pesticides. 🥩 Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
Federal law bans hormones in poultry, but organic certification ensures no growth hormones in beef.
Most conventional corn and soy are genetically modified.
Organic animal products aren't just about pesticides; they're about what the animal consumes and how it's treated.