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For my Read ‘n’ Seed assignments I’ve chosen to read the The Organic Food Guide: How to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier written by Steve Meyerowitz.The Organic Food Guide covers a variety of topics ranging from the origins of organic foods to how to decipher food labels. It also provides information on the nutritional value of many common organic foods, as well as tips on how to become a better shopper and get the best deals on organic foods.
This book appealed to me because I am interested in learning more about organic foods so I can make more educated choices when buying and eating organic. I think often times I make assumptions about the health and nutritional value of a food if it is deemed “organic” and I’m hoping this book will help me become a more critical consumer.
The book is divided into 8 chapters (87 pages total) and I’ve decided to divide my readings accordingly. The first quarter of my readings will include the introduction, chapter 1 and chapter 2 (pg. vii- pg 15). The second quarter will include chapter 3 and 4 (pg. 29-35). The third quarter will include chapter 5 and 6 (pg. 45-49) and the fourth quarter will include chapter 7 chapter 8 as well as the notes and resources included at the end of the book (pg. 53-87).
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Stay tuned for more as I read The Organic Food Guide and post throughout the semester!
