Did you know that American milk and meat are banned in Europe because of the health risks they pose? Or that one in three items on supermarket shelves contains genetically modified ingredients? How about that forty pesticides in use today have been linked to certain types of cancer?
Between GMOs, hormones, and pesticides, it sometimes feels like our food has become so artificial that shopping smart is impossible. How can we know for sure that the food we buy isnât putting us at risk? If youâve got questions, this practical, positive guide has answers. In it, leading public health advocate Samuel Epstein, MD, and coauthor Beth Leibson provide all of the information you need to make the best food choices for you and your familyâin language you donât need a PhD in biology to understand.
Youâll learn how to choose wisely when shopping for:
âą Beef
âą Chicken
âą Milk and dairy
âą Eggs
âą Soy
âą Corn
âą Snack foods
âą Potatoes
âą Lettuce
âą Strawberries
âą Grapes
âą Baby food
âą And much more
Before your next trip to the supermarket, make sure you read this helpful handbookâand youâll be on your way to a lifetime of good clean food.