[Information4U] how to shop at Whole Foods Market!/ learn to read food & personal care labels [cleaning product's too]

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At 08:03 AM 5/7/08, you wrote:

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>CONSUMER TIPS OF THE WEEK:

>HOW TO SHOP AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET

>The merger of Whole Foods Market with Wild Oats highlights the benefits and

>drawbacks of this organic retail giant. Although Whole Foods Market certainly

>provides a " feel good " shopping experience for millions of consumers, it's

>important to keep in mind that WFM isn't nearly as green as it pretends to

>be. But

>of course, for many consumers, Whole Foods Market offers the only access for

>green and organic products. If Whole Foods Market is the only option

>available

>in your area, here are some important tips for the organic-minded shopper:

>

>Look for locally grown produce: Whole Foods offers only a limited supply of

>local produce, although it is well labeled. Reduce the burden of

>long-distance

>food transportant on the planet by asking your WFM produce manager to stock

>more local produce.

>Not everything is as " natural " or " organic " as you might think: Although

>Whole Foods doesn't carry products with trans fats or artificial coloring,

>everything else is fair game, including MSG and rBGH, so being a vigilant

>label

>reader is still a necessity. Look for the USDA organic label.

>Whole Foods has taken the position that unions aren't valid. It is the second

>largest union-free food retailer, right behind Wal-Mart. Don't assume the

>employees are all adequately trained in understanding how to distinguish

>between

>products that are and are not truly organic and natural.

>The OCA always recommends supporting your locally owned food co-op, farmer's

>market, CSA or independently-owned natural food store, first and foremost,

>(search for resources near you in OCA's " Local Buying Guide " here:

>http://www.organicconsumers.org/btc/BuyingGuide.cfm)

 

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