Organic Food Guide: How To Shop Smarter And Eat Healthier

by Steve Meyerowitz

Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture put into place the long-awaited National Organic Program, American consumers have finally had a set of nationwide standards for organic foods. But new standards raise new questions. What is organic food? What's the relationship between organic food and food labeled with terms like all-natural , free-range , hormone-free ,and locally grown ? Are organic , made with organic , and 100% organic foods different?And most importantly, is organic food better for me and my family? This handy guide provides a thorough but nontechnical introduction to organic food. Some topics of special interest include product labeling, health and nutrition, environmental quality, and pricing.

96 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2004

Reviews

[Adrienna]

This book is written in a way to where it is not entertaining or engaging; however, it does share the facts of what is in our foods and in the long run, why to eat organic. It comes down to cost; as we know, organic foods or whole foods are more expensive than those full of chemicals, hormones, poisons, etc. Most people economically and socially are either unaware or cannot afford to eat better and know what they are eating; yet I learned 10 or so years ago to eat better regardless of the cost. My health will cost more in the long run for saving dollars when it comes to what I eat.

I am still learning after all these years, and sudden health conditions make you get on it faster if you care about your life and well being.

I didn't care for the book based on its true intent mentioned in the title (shop smarter and eat healthier, felt it was too much on facts and not a resource to help).

I will give the copy away.

[Jamie]

This was a quick read but a good one. It would be a great introduction for someone who knows little or nothing about organic food, but it is also an excellent overview for those who have been spent more extensive time researching it. I've been a proponent of organic food for a while, but I didn't know how it all fit in historically. This book did a great job of explaining the importance of organic food effectively and concisely.

[Discosbabygirl]

I read this book because I wanted to know more about organic foods. I wanted to know how they were different than regular foods (besides the fact that they seem more expensive!) Many of my questions were answered in this book, and I found it very interesting. The author discusses the whole process of organic food from the farm to our table and I liked it! I read it in just a few days because it is a small book, but full of information.

[Alyssa]

For those who want to learn more about what "organic" actually means and others who need a reason to switch to organic food this book should prove helpful.

[Charles]

Excellent small book that explains what "organic" means, what different categories of organic and natural food there are, etc. It's a nifty guide to keep around the house.

[Fed]

Good material to know. Needs updated.