“Normal” (Non-organic) foods are those that are grown in agricultural lands with the application of pesticides and other synthetic agents to curb pests, insects, and spoilage. On the contrary, organic foods are prepared, processed, and preserved in a natural, chemical-free environment. They must not have been treated with synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or sewage sludge. Meat, eggs, and milk must come from animals that are not treated with antibiotics or growth hormones, must be fed with organic feed, and raised according to specific health and welfare standards.

“GMO” stands for Genetically Modified Organism, and refers to plants, animals or other organisms whose genetic material has been changed in ways that do not occur naturally. A “Non-GMO” claim on food suggests that all ingredients were derived from plants, animals, or other organisms whose genetic material has not been artificially altered in a laboratory. Meat, poultry, dairy and eggs with a “non-GMO” claim are from animals that were not fed a diet containing genetically engineered crops.

There is no circumstance under which food dyes are necessary. There is no food, candy, toothpaste, or mouthwash that needs to be a specific color in order to taste better or function differently. These dyes are manufactured solely for cosmetic purposes and added to products to make them more appealing. They provide only dangers such as ADHD, estrogen enhancers, carcinogens, and more with zero benefits to our health.

Companies are only required to use ingredients Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), that’s why you’ll only see “artificial flavors” in the list of ingredients of your favorite snack, instead of the list of the 30 different chemicals used to make it taste like “grapes”. Artificial flavors trick our brain— since our brain associates certain flavors with it’s nutrients, when you don’t receive those nutrients, your body will want more and more to try and draw them out.