NMF MEMBERS GO ORGANIC!

Amy, Christina & Danielle went to a class on "Organic and Natural Living." Here are some fun facts from the class:

Five Reasons To Go Organic:
1.Good for the soil
2.Good for the environment
3.Good for people
4.No synthetic chemicals
5. No GMOs

How pesticides/toxins affect children:
1.Low levels of detox
2.Linked to rising rates of learning disabilities, childhood cancers, birth defects and infertility

Reading labels:
1. "Natural" means nothing! It is the most widely used word on labels.
2. "Naturally Derived" is a little better then "Natural." Does not automatically mean it is healthy.
3. "Organic" means that 70% or more of the ingredients are organic. May not have the USDA logo.
4. "Certified Organic" means that 95% or more organic. These products contain a 3rd party certifier.

Websites:
1. Test your body: http://www.bodyburden.org/
2. Consumer purchase info.: http://www.thestoryofstuff.com/
3. http://www.allorganiclinks.com/
4. http://www.maplecreekfarm.com/