Lesson List

Plant-Based Power

20 Days of Plant Power?

Over the next 20 lessons we'll introduce a variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, pseudo-grains, and healthy fats and oils to boost your plant power, nourish your body and help maintain a healthy body weight.

What Next??

After learning how to shop for, prepare and eat an ideal plant-based diet, consider the 90% / 10% approach.
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Understanding Organic Labels

Here are four of the most common organic labels and what their claims mean.

100 Percent Organic

This product must be made with 100 percent organic ingredients, have an ingredient list, and list the name of the certifying agency.

Organic

A product labeled organic must be made with 95 percent organic ingredients, list each ingredient on the label, identify which ingredients are organic, and list the certifying agency.

Made With Organic Ingredients

The food product must be made with at least 70 percent organic ingredients, have an ingredient list that identifies which ingredients are organic, and list the certifying agency.

Some Organic Ingredients

This is a food product that has less than 70 percent organic ingredients, has no certifying agency, and may only list certified organic ingredients as being organic.

“Natural”, “100 percent natural”, and “all natural” have no set definition or regulation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The official policy from the FDA is that, “The agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.”

This leaves the interpretation of “natural” largely up to the food industry. So until the FDA offers a stricter definition of “natural,” be wary of this food label, and pay close attention to ingredient lists. Better yet, choose organic foods
that have been produced through a closely regulated process.

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