Organic foods are grown under strict rules and standards. In general, organic foods cannot be grown with pesticides, herbicides, radiation, and bioengineering. Moreover, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods should not use any antibiotics and growth hormones. In order for food products to be labeled organic, it has to meet all the rules of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Although the USDA does not claim organic foods taste better and are more nutritious, organic foods have gained popularity in the recent years and people who purchase these foods believe they are safer and more nutritious than non-organic foods.

Organic foods can be found in abundance at the local supermarket. The most important aspect to remember when you are buying organic foods or non-organic foods is to have a lot of variety in your diet, eat in moderation, and also get plenty of exercise!

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