How Foods are Labeled

Foods that are labeled organic must only contain organically produced ingredients that were grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. For example, eggs are only organic if it comes from a chicken that is only fed food that is organic and free of by-products. Farm-raised foods, are foods that have been raised on an eco-friendly farm instead of a factory farm. Foods are labeled lite, when they have 50% less fat or 1/3 less calories than the regular product. For example, lean meats are a lite food because it contains less calories while also providing more dietary fiber. Fat-free foods must have less than 0.5 grams of total fat for a reference amount. Non-fat yogurt is considered a fat-free food because it is made with skim milk instead of whole milk. 

Vitamins and Minerals

The role of vitamins and minerals in the human body is to help fight injection, heal wounds, and they make our bones strong. They also help the immune system and normal growth development. Vitamins and minerals also help with metabolism because they help with energy release and storage. Some important vitamins are Vitamin D which is the sun and, Vitamin C which is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and fruits.

History of Farm to Table Restaurants

 The first farm to table restaurant started in 1971 by Chef Alice. It was called Chez Panisse, and it was located in Berkeley, California. They wanted to use produce from local forms instead of processed foods because it was fresher and more flavorful. The restaurant was successful causing the farm to table movement to expand in the later years. It didn't become fully popular until the 2000s, and now people can find farm to table restaurants all over the country.