Reasons to Choose “Certified Organic” Over “Non-GMO” Each Time You Shop

“Non-GMO” and “Organic” labels are quite different! It’s important to understand the difference, if you want to choose the healthiest, safest food for yourself and your family. Each time we purchase a product, we are supporting so much more than our bodies. We are shaping the landscape of the entire food system, from the environment, land, air, water, the way crops are grown and livestock are raised, to the farmers themselves.

USDA Certified Organic Foods:

• No GMOs used                                                                                                              
• Tests for GMO residue at multiple levels of production              
• Prohibits GMOs in all aspects of farming and processing              
• Trustworthy method to avoid GMOs                                                            
• Prohibits use of chemical/synthetic fertilizers and pesticides  
• Prohibits antibiotic & synthetic hormone use                                       
• Regulated by the government                                                                           
• No synthetic pesticides, linked to lymphoma and leukemia         
• No roundup herbicides                                                                                       
• No ingredients laced with residues from neurotoxin Hexane      
• No sewage sludge
• No Ractopamine drug residues, banned in dozens of countries   
• Much safer for environmental and public health                                             

Non-GMO Project Foods:

• No GMOs used                                                                                                              
• Tests for GMO residue at multiple levels of production              
• Prohibits GMOs in all aspects of farming and processing              
• Trustworthy method to avoid GMOs                                                            
• Allows use of chemical/synthetic fertilizers and pesticides  
• Allows antibiotic & synthetic hormone use                                       
• Not regulated by the government                                                                           
• Allows synthetic pesticides, linked to lymphoma and leukemia         
• Allows roundup herbicides                                                                                       
• Allows ingredients laced with residues from neurotoxin Hexane      
• Allows sewage sludge
• Allows Ractopamine drug residues, banned in dozens of countries   
• Less safe for environmental and public health

References:

1. Levine, Amy. “The Difference Between USDA Organic and Non-GMO Verified Seal.” Boston Organics: The Blog. 10/24/13 (Source: blog.bostonorganics.com/…/avoid-gmos-the-difference-between-organic)
2. “The Shocking Difference Between Organic & Non-GMO Labels – It’s Huge!” Food Babe.com  02/26/15. (Source: foodbabe.com/…/difference-between-organic-non-gmo-labels/)