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    7 Things You Might Not Know About Your Groceries

    How much do you know about the groceries you buy? Expiration dates, organics, refrigeration - there's so much to remember, the grocery aisles can get a little confusing. I'm all about learning as much as I can about the food we eat. Not only does it allow me to feel confident about what I'm feeding my family, but it can help me save money too. The more you know, the more you can control your grocery budget. Here are 7 things you probably didn't know about your groceries (I didn't!): - By Heather Sokol

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      Would you like to know if your produce is conventionally grown, organic or GMO? Turns out, those numbers on the produce sticker can actually tell you. The PLU system for produce is still voluntary, but you can learn a lot from the numbers. For example, if it's a 4-digit code, the produce is conventionally grown.
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      Those produce numbers actually mean something
      Would you like to know if your produce is conventionally grown, organic or GMO? Turns out, those numbers on the produce sticker can actually tell you. The PLU system for produce is still voluntary, but you can learn a lot from the numbers. For example, if it's a 4-digit code, the produce is conventionally grown.

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