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Step 1
Know the reasons to consume organic foods. When you eat organic foods, you promote your health and overall well-being. Organic foods are made without chemical additives and are not genetically modified. Organic farming promotes healthy land and encourages family-owned, independent farms. Organically raised meat is more likely to be cruelty-free. You send a message to your retailer that you are exercising your buying power and that you want your grocer and restaurant to opt toward organic foods.
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Step 2
Know what different organic labels mean. A "100 percent Organic" label means that the product is wholly organic. If a label reads "Organic," the product is 95 percent organic. These products can carry the USDA label "Organic." If a package claims to contain organic ingredients, it does not guarantee the product meets USDA organic standards.
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Step 3
Ask your retailer questions about food production standards, such as where the grocer's foods come from, what is their commitment to providing organic foods to their customers, and are their organic foods certified. A "Certified Organic" label means that the grocer has taken the extra and voluntary step to have their products certified by the USDA.
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Step 4
Separate organic foods from non-organic products. Grocers recommend that you grind your coffee at home in a grinder used only for organic beans. Carry and store organic produce separate from non-organic fruits and vegetables. Exposure to non-organic products contaminates organic foods with the toxic culprits that you are trying to avoid by purchasing organic foods in the first place.
