Organic Food Advantages

It is now widely accepted that organic food advantages far outweigh the disadvantages- cost and availability.

Organic is more nutritious, friendlier to animals, wildlife and environment, often tastes so much better, can help cut the risks of serious diseases and more..

Organic Food Facts:

Organic food is the certified food that is monitored by the officials while being grown in organic farms, manufactured, produced or packaged without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in compliance with certain standards.

• Organic involves a great variety of foods: milk, meat, poultry, jam, peanut butter, coffee, baked beans, pizzas, whole grains, eggs, drinks, vegetables and fruits. Actually there is an organic version of almost every food you can think of.

• Organic meat, poultry and dairy producers are not allowed to usegrowth hormones or antibiotics.

• Organic foods are labeled to avoid confusion as they look the same as conventional produce.

• As an example, an average apple has about 30-35 pesticides even after being washed, this is greatly reduced in organic produce.

• Organic food is reported to be approximately 50% higher in nutrients, vitamins and minerals than normal produce.

• Organically grown foods do not always look as colorful and well presented as conventional produce.

• You don’t have to buy everything organic, just switching to organic in a few items will make a hell a lot of difference.

• Foods that contain the most chemical fertilizers or pesticides are meat, poultry, dairy, coffee, spinach, peaches, nectarines, cherries, strawberries, apples, green beans, celery, bell peppers- capsicums, potatoes, grapes, lettuce, carrots, pears, raspberries and tomatoes.

• And the least contaminated foods are asparagus, avocados, onions, sweet peas, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwi, mango, papaya and pineapples, so you don’t need to buy them organic.

* It is best to stick to anything that is natural and organic to reduce the harmful effects nasties commonly found in processed foods. There is no doubt that natural and organic foods are great for your health.

 

Organic Food Advantages:

• Organic food lovers often report increased energy, vitality and overall health.

• Organic food is more nutritious than ordinary produce with up to 50% more antioxidants- phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

• Scientists believe that it can provide you with a better immune system, better sleeping habits, can help cut the risk of cancer and heart disease. Pesticides have been linked to obesity, cancer, birth defects and Alzheimer disease in different studies.

• The reason many up market restaurants use organic produce in their menus is not only because of health related organic food advantages but it is also tastier than normal produce. The flavor is often so much better.

• Organic meat, poultry and fish do not include the harmful growth hormones, pesticides and chemicals like the conventional often do.

• Organic farms treat their animals with a lot more respect, emphasizinganimal welfare. They are raised in open space and fresh air and not in dirty and cramped cages.

• Babies and children will benefit the most from organic food advantages in the form of purest possible nourishment, you will help decrease the amount of toxins in their bodies and the chances of illnesses significantly.

• Radio active substances and X-rays are often used on conventional foods to extend their shelf lives and not on organic produce. So organic will be likely to go off faster but will always be purer than conventional.

• Organic foods are not genetically modified like some normal produce, so you will not be prone to allergies and decreased immune system.

• Organic produce has quite a positive impact on the environment by not exposing the soil to chemicals and pesticides, keeping the soil in its natural state, protecting it from erosion and preventing the residual effect on waters and saving the planet from contaminants.

• Toxic chemicals and pesticides in conventional farming can be fatal to birds and wild animals, so organic methods are rather beneficial to wild life.

• Organic produce help conserve the natural resources by requiring less energy and less water.

• By growing your own fruits and vegetables organically by using organic garden fertilizer, natural pesticide methods and compost, will bring you closer with nature and you will know exactly where your food is grown, naturally and organically.

• You will get guilt-free pleasure from eating pure and natural food that is free of hidden chemicals. Organic pure food, nothing more and nothing less!

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