Nowadays, one thing is certain: grocery shopping isn\u2019t what it used to be! Between food restrictions, allergies, intolerances, additives, preservatives, organic, non-organic, non-GMO, shopping for a tasty, weekly menu can be more complicated than actually preparing it. So, let\u2019s talk about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s more to eating healthy than what lies on the surface\u2014it\u2019s become more common to take a closer look at the ingredients we\u2019re using, and most importantly if they were conventionally or organically grown. It\u2019s all part of knowing how, and with what, to nourish your body! For example, an American survey<\/a> has determined that bananas, tomatoes, grapes, and apples are amongst the most consumed produce, year after year. However, not too many people will think twice about the number of pesticides covering their fruits, and how harmful these pesticides and the chemicals sprayed on crops are to the human body and the planet. Studies have shown that some pesticides could potentially be carcinogenic<\/a>. Is that a good enough reason to forgo conventionally grown produce for organically grown altogether? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, understanding what \u201corganic\u201d means, barring the usual regarding steeper costs, is key. Picking organic produce<\/a> instead of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables means choosing produce that was ethically grown, without dangerous pesticides or chemicals, thus promoting a healthier environment for animals and people, and ensuring a greener ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organic standards and certification are based on 4 core principles<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, healthier all around. And then there\u2019s non-GMO. This is where it gets a bit tricky. Consuming truly healthy foods means being extra vigilant; organic foods are non-GMO<\/a>, yet not all non-GMO foods are organic. At Evive, we\u2019re proud to be certified non-GMO as well as offer a line of products that contain at least +70% organic ingredients. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe want to get as close as possible to the way nature was meant to grow things, with no synthetic pesticides, non-GMO, and overall, genuine care for the land and people’s well-being.\u201d <\/em><\/p>– Dominic Dube, CEO Evive<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTo choose organic or not to, that is the question!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n