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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!
This book sounds very interesting! I have always wondered about "organic" food and if it really is better for you than similar products that aren't labeled organic. I look forward to hearing tips from this book about shopping smarter and eating healthier.
ReplyDeleteI think this will be a fun read. I am always intimidated when I even think about switching to organic. I hope I will learn a few things from you so that I can start including some organic food in my diet.
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ReplyDeleteThis book looks great! I'm sure it's full of useful everyday shopping tips and info! Excited to read more!
I'm really excited to see what post you make about your book. I don't eat organic generally, but it will be nice to learn about it to see if I should more!
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ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading about what you learn from this book. I've never tried to eat organic since it tends to be a bit expensive. I'd like to know what effects it has on the body though for the future when I can afford it!
Yet another great book on Organic Shopping, I feel like these are the types of books that everyone should be encouraged to read!
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