Happy Tuesday!
Do you ever look at those stickers on fruits and wonder what they mean? See below for the low down.
I got this article from a Metabolic Typing Advisor: Agi Kadar. Source: http://www.skrewtips.com/2008/04/13/read-the-numbers-on-your-fruit/
The sticker labels (produce codes) on the fruits tell you how the fruits have been grown whether they were organically grown or conventionally grown with pesticides and herbicides; oh, and let’s not forget about the genetically engineered fruits.
Conventional Fruit Labels
Four digits and mostly starting with the digit 4
Organic Fruit Labels
Five digits and starts with number 9
Genetically Modified Fruits
Start with the digit 8
*Stores aren’t obligated to tell you if a fruit has been genetically modified.
If you come across an apple in the store and it’s labeled 4922, it’s an conventional apple grown with herbicides and harmful fertilizers. If it has a sticker 99222, it’s organic and safe to eat. If it says 89222, then RUN!!!! It has been genetically modified (GMO).
Next time you go shopping, remember these critical numbers and know how to avoid purchasing inorganic and GMO fruits.
In Health,
Brien
