PLU CODES:

1) If there are only four numbers in the PLU, this means that the produce was grown conventionally or “traditionally” with the use of pesticides. The last four letters (or only four, in this case) of the PLU code are simply what kind of vegetable or fruit you’re buying. An example is that all bananas are labeled with the code of 4011.

2) If there are five numbers in the PLU code, and the number starts with “8”, this tells you that the item is a genetically modified fruit or vegetable. Genetically modified fruits and vegetables have been tampered with in an unnatural way; essentially, produce that has been genetically modified was created in a lab or over decades of artificial selection, and cannot be found in nature. A genetically engineered (GE or GMO) banana would be: 84011

3) If there are five numbers in the PLU code, and the number starts with “9”, this tells you that the produce was grown organically and is not genetically modified. An organic banana would be: 94011

Courtesy of: TipPro

THE ONE SUPPLEMENT NEEDED WHEN ON A PLANT BASED DIET:

                  B12

Dr. Thomas Campbell, MD explains here:

Vitamin B12 Facts

PRO GRILL TIP:

ALL YOU NEED IS SMOKE, FIRE, SALT & PEPPER!

1) Soak your wood chips and veggies.

2) Salt & pepper one side of your veggies. Grill for 8 minutes, flip and repeat (salt & pepper/8 minutes).

RESULTS: smoky, savory , and moist.