Tip - Is It True: Natural is better

We've all heard this one, and my answer to this slogan is, "Arsenic is technically natural." There's no set definition for "natural" on a food label, and if you ask the FDA what they consider to be natural, here's what you'll find out: From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product as "natural" because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.
 
Many manufacturers who produce "natural" products to improve your health aren't always qualified to do so, and if you're.....

By: Pamela Nisevich Bede