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Modified Atmospheric Packaging

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Modified Atmospheric Packaging- MAP- or what's-on-our-organic-vegies-NOW!!

A very informative article on what producers are coating our vegies with to make

them last longer and look fresher. Check out:

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/02/08/that-isnt-wax-on-your-

organic-apple.aspx?e_cid=20120208_DNL_art_1

It includes guidelines for REAL Healthful Food, including-

1) Grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers

2) Not genetically modified

3) Contains no added growth hormones, antibiotics, or other drugs

4)Does not contain artificial anything, nor any preservatives

5) Fresh

6) Did not come from a confined animal feeding operation

7) Grown with the laws of nature in mind

8) Grown in a sustainable way

Ya just can't imagine what they're going to do to our food next?!?!