Organic
- No synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
- No GMOs
- Animals raised without antibiotics/hormones
- USDA certified label required
- Worth it for: Dirty Dozen produce, dairy, eggs
Non-GMO
- Not genetically modified
- Verified by Non-GMO Project
- Less strict than organic
- Worth it for: Corn, soy, canola products
Free-Range
- Animals have access to outdoors
- Standards vary widely
- Not always meaningful
Natural
- Virtually meaningless for most foods
- No legal standard for produce
- For meat: minimally processed, no artificial ingredients
Grass-Fed
- Cattle ate grass instead of grain
- Higher in omega-3 and CLA
- Worth it for: Beef and dairy
Bottom Line
Focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods rather than getting caught up in every label.
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