Organic food is food that is free from all genetically modified organisms,
produced without artificial pesticides and fertilizers and derived from an
animal reared without the routine use of antibiotics, growth promoters or other
drugs. Once only available in small
stores or farmers' markets, organic foods are becoming
much more widely available
Organic
foods have been shown to improve your immune system, help you sleep better,
shed the excess weight more easily, and improve your blood work just to name a
few. Organic food can boast intense, realistic flavors, and a higher
vitamin and mineral content.
And though logically it makes sense to consume a diet based on organic
foods, some worry about the cost. But with careful planning and preparation,
going organic is actually quite affordable. And, the peace of mind knowing you
and your family are consuming foods that haven’t been treated with pesticides
or genetically altered is worth the extra money spent.
The pesticides used by conventional
farmers can have many negative influences on your health, including
neurotoxicity, disruption of your endocrine system, carcinogenicity and immune
system suppression. Pesticide exposure may also affect male reproductive
function and has been linked to miscarriages in women. Additionally,
conventional produce tends to have fewer nutrients than organic produce. On
average, conventional produce has only 83 percent of the nutrients of organic
produce. Studies have found significantly higher levels of nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, and significantly
less nitrates (a toxin) in organic crops.
So it’s a smart idea to buy and eat
organic produce and free-range organic foods as much as possible for maximum
health benefits. In addition, the
knowledge that you’re supporting the organic foods industry that is dedicated
to protecting the environment by steering clear of harmful pesticides and
chemicals that can result in the loss
of topsoil, toxic runoff and resulting water pollution, soil contamination and
poisoning and the death of insects, birds, critters and beneficial soil
organisms should help you feel even better.
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