Organic food seem to be
more expensive than conventional food. So why we should choose organic food than
the conventional one ? Is organic food worth for extra penny that we spend ? To
answer this, we have to first clarify what "organic" means. Here are the top ten advantages:
1) No pesticides - Organic food is grown and produced without the use
of synthetic pesticides, which have been linked to health concerns like cancers
and to neuro-behavioral effects including ADHD and autism in children.
2) Natural and unprocessed - Organic foods are produced without the
use of antibiotics and synthetic hormones. Studies have shown that overuse of
antibiotics in agriculture can build up the antibiotic-resistant bacteria in
your body. If you get sick later on and need to take antibiotics, you may be
resistant or even allergic, which puts you in a very dangerous position.
3) Safer - Organic foods are much safer for babies, young children,
and pregnant and breastfeeding women. They have no artificial coloring,
preservatives and are certified by organic food standards. This gives peace of
mind to parents who were concerned about the health risks of feeding children
chemically modified food.
4) Tastes better - Science has now proven what many people have known
all along - that organic foods, especially fruit and vegetables, taste much
fresher and flavorful than conventional food. Researchers at Washington State
University have conducted lab taste trials which show that organic berries were
consistently judged as sweeter.
5) GM free - Organic and all-natural processed foods contain no
artificial ingredients including coloring and preservatives, some of which have
been linked to behavior problems in children.
6) Healthier - Organic foods pack in more nutrients per serving. New
research verifies that some organic produce is lower in nitrates and higher in
antioxidants than conventional food.
7) Better for the planet - Organic and all natural food production
is better for the land. Organic farmers emphasize the use of renewable (or
sustainable) resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance
environmental quality for future generations.
8) Helps prevent climate change - Organic foods use less fuel as they
are not farmed using intensive machine-heavy methods.
9) Reduces the demand for oil - organic fruits and vegetables use far
less fossil fuel to transport from the farm to the store. This UN report shows
that you drastically reduce your carbon footprint and benefit the environment
by eating organic (vegan) food.
10) In harmony with nature - Buying organic food promotes a less toxic
environment for all living things. Organic farms are often a wonderful hub of
animal insect and bird activity. They promote biodiversity and are the
equivalent of reforestation.
So buying organic food is a win - win solution
for everyone. The individual wins by getting healthy food for their body, the
farmers win by producing foods that taste good and people want, and the
environment wins by being less toxic. So I have a question for you - if you are
not already buying organic, why aren't you.
Best Guiding Books To Organic
The Organic Food Guide: How to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier
Food shopping should be fun, but these days it’s downright confusing. Just trying to eat well and make healthy and nutritious meals for our families has gotten more and more complicated. Hormones, pesticides, antibiotics, mad cow disease, genetic modification - what impact do these issues have on our diet, our health, our waterways, our soil? How can the average person sift through confusing labeling, conflicting news reports, and unfamiliar terminology in order to select foods that are truly healthy and nutritious?
With The Organic Food Guide, Steve Meyerowitz, aka “Sproutman,” author of nine other books on diet and nutrition, guides you through this maze of tough health issues and new food choices. He steers you to healthier foods and shows you how to find the bargains, too.
Learn the answers to these and other questions:
• How can you save money buying organic foods?
• Is there a difference between “organic” and “all natural”?
• Are organic foods really healthier? Safer?
• Do organic foods contain more vitamins and minerals?
• Can pesticides in conventional foods cause cancer?
• Are organic meats lower in fat?
• Is the USDA organic seal required on all organic foods?
New Good Food Pocket Guide, rev: Shopper's Pocket Guide to Organic, Sustainable, and Seasonal Whole Foods
This convenient pocket guide packs the knowledgeable information of the original whole foods bible into a concise, easy-to-carry format. Focusing mainly on core food products available at large-scale supermarkets and natural foods stores, easy-reference entries help shoppers navigate their many options when choosing organic, whole, local, and sustainably and ethically produced foods.
Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce: A Guide to Easy-to-Make Dishes with Fresh Organic Fruits and Vegetables
Must-have information and amazing recipes for cooking with the freshest, tastiest organic produce.
With hundreds of farmer's markets and an increased interest in organic fruits and vegetables, today's home cooks need an accessible reference for shopping and cooking organic. Melissa's World Variety Produce is the nation's leading distributor of specialty fruits and vegetables and the professional chef's go-to source for new and unusual produce. Their products have been certified organic for over 10 years. In Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce, the team from Melissa's compiles vital information on fresh, seasonal organic produce with the best recipes for getting the most out of your organic finds.
The Zero-Mile Diet: A Year-Round Guide to Growing Organic Food (Organic Gardening)
This definitive month-by-month guide brings gardeners into the delicious world of edible landscaping and helps take a load off the planet as we achieve greater food security. Full of illustrative colour photos and step-by-step instructions, The Zero-Mile Diet shares wisdom gleaned from 30 years of food growing and seed saving with comprehensive advice on:
* Growing organic food year-round
* The small fruit orchard and backyard berries
* Superb yet simple seasonal recipes
* Preserving your harvest
* Seed saving and plant propagation
* Dirt-cheap ways to nourish your soil
* Backyard poultry--it's less time-consuming than you
think
* Growing vegetables in the easiest way possible
* A-z guide to growing the best vegetables and herbs
Thanks for summing up the reasons to eat organic! Loved it.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Linda, thanks for stop by.
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