Quick Check Guide to USDA Organic Foods - Softcover

Wexler, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438006667 ISBN 13: 9781438006666

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S., 2015

Synopsis

Following an organic diet can be a wise choice. But understanding the many terms out in the marketplace--from "natural" to "all natural" and even "organic" vs. "100% organic" can be tricky. What does it mean if a product is labeled "all natural?" Are the health benefits of buying organic even worth it? Which fruits and vegetables contain the lowest amounts of pesticides--and the highest? With the help of this no-nonsense guide, readers can make intelligent choices about the foods they eat with information that includes:

Clear, concise explanations about what it means when a food is labeled "organic," the facts about chemicals and pesticides, and where to find organic foods

Nutritional data augmented with U.S. Dietary Guidelines, My Plate tips, plus options such as the Mediterranean Diet

Sound advice for choosing proteins, grains, dairy and dairy alternatives, fats and oils, fruits and vegetables, and moreReaders will also find information on preserving vital nutrients when cooking, how to eat well on an organic budget, shopping tips, label reading advice, plus useful resources including organic food companies and web sites. With all that and more at their fingertips, this handy guide is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to take charge of the quality of their food and their health.

About this title

Review

"This pocket-sized title, suitable for reference and circulating collections, is a bible for those new to the organic lifestyle or who already follow it but who want more information. The bulk of the book is a valuable, straightforward dictionary-like presentation of more than 2,500 items found on grocery store shelves, with nutritional information listed for each, divided into chapters on food groups. VERDICT: A must for those buying organic."
--Library Journal

..".must-have' for organic food shoppers!"
--The Midwest Book Review

"It's a good basic primer."
--Newsday

About the Author

Barbara Wexler is an accomplished medical writer, clinician, researcher, and educator. She is a graduate of the Yale University College of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1438006667
• ISBN 13: 9781438006666
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 554