I will often look at food labels with clients to show them what is good and what to avoid. People often think NATURAL is something good and safe.
Curious about what natural is?
Here is the definition:
Natural: Food labeled “natural,” according to the USDA definition, does not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives and the ingredients are only minimally processed. However, they may contain antibiotics, growth hormones, and other similar chemicals. Regulations are fairly lenient for foods labeled “natural.”
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Here is a great video that will give you the full scoop. The final word is, go for organic if you really want good, clean food.
