When you shop for food, you see labels like “organic” and hear about “GMO” foods. But what do those words really mean? In this two-part series, we break it down in a simple way. You’ll learn what GMO and organic actually are, how they’re made, and the facts about how they affect your health and the planet. Forget the myths — let’s get to the truth behind the labels and don't forget to tune in next month to hear the rest of the story!

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References:

https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2018posts/gmos.html

https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/be

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gmo-pros-and-cons#identification

Mayo Clinic. (2025, Feb. 28). Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880

Swearingen, T. (2025). Organic vs. Non-organic Foods. https://mnoncology.com/resources/blog/organic-vs-non-organic-foods

Zielinski, D. (2024, Aug. 19) Organic Produce: Is it Worth it? Or Even Any Better? https://www.rily.co/articles/organic-produce:-is-it-worth-it-or-even-any-better-113

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