Many college students often face the difficult task of maintaining a healthy diet on a tight budget. Organic food is touted as the best option when grocery shopping, but there are some myths surrounding it. The Emerald got to the root of organic food to separate the facts from the trend.

Peter Laufer, the J. Wallace Chair in the School of Journalism and Communication and author of “Organic: A Journalist’s Quest to Discover the Truth behind Food Labeling,” helps decode food labels and offers suggestions for ways to ensure your food is organic and eco-friendly. Casey Mast, the University Health Center’s dietician, brings insight to the nutritional value of organic food versus non-organic food and suggests tips for maintaining a balanced diet.

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