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Facts About Organic Food.

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  1.  If you are not able to afford Organic produce, don’t worry. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has made a list of the “Clean Fifteen” which are the fifteen conventionally grown produce items with the least amount of pesticide residue. 2.  Organic chickens and their eggs are egg free. They are not being given any antibiotics or vaccines. Also, their diet includes insects and organic feed. It is far better than the stuff most factory farm animals are offering. 3.  Organic isn’t just related to eating crops. Cotton is one of the huge crops that are grown in 17 states of the United States. They are mostly used for clothing and by wearing organic clothes won’t let off pesticides but it will help in supporting sustainable growth practices and keeps pesticides out of the groundwater. 4.  For any farm to be certified as organic it will not use any prohibited pesticides, GMO see...

Why consuming organic food is good for health.

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  It is often said that ‘we are what we eat’. As much as it is essential to have a nutritious diet, a proper balance of protein, carbohydrates, fat, fibre, vitamins, and minerals for a healthy lifestyle, it is also important to observe the effects of it on the environment. In India, a major problem of lack of nutrition in diet due to adulteration may lead to problems such as obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and eating disorders. It is important to understand what you eat because the right food choices lead to a healthy mind, body and soul. with more awareness, the consumption of organic or naturally grown food has increased. Adopting an organic diet is a wise choice for both the environment as well as personal health. Organic items are free from harmful components and more nutritious than regular food along with better taste, while being sustainabl...

Organic Food: Fact vs. Perception

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  Organic food costs more and is generally harder to find than conventionally grown food — but that hasn’t slowed its growing popularity among consumers. Many shoppers assume organic products are more nutritious and safer to eat, but these perceptions are based more on hype than hard science.  In a 2010 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers reviewed 12 major studies on organic food from the past 50 years and found “evidence lacking for nutrition-related health effects that result from the consumption of organically produced foodstuffs.” Some consumers buy organic produce to reduce their exposure to residue from pesticides. However, studies comparing pesticide- with non-pesticide-grown foods have found that neither is significantly safer than the other. AHA encourages consumers to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, regardless of if they ar...

Reasons To Go Organic

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  Regardless of diet, organic foods are a smart priority. Opting for organic foods is an effectual choice for personal and planetary health. Buying organically grown food—free of harmful chemicals, bursting with more nutrition, taste, and sustainable sustenance—is a direct vote for immediate health and the hopeful future of generations to come.    Reasons to choose organic foods. 1. Avoid chemicals Eating organically grown foods is the only way to avoid the cocktail of chemical poisons present in commercially grown food. More than 600 active chemicals are registered for agricultural use in America, to the tune of billions of pounds annually. The average application equates to about 16 pounds of chemical pesticides per person every year. Many of these chemicals were approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before extensive diet testing.  The National Academy of Sciences r...

Why Consumers Should Buy Organic Food.

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  Organic food sales are growing, yet the lion's share of the food market is still overwhelmingly controlled by conventional food. One of the best ways to boost sales and build repeat customers is to be prepared with vital    facts about organic food  that consumers need to know. The USDA offers basic reading materials for consumers about organics,  but it may be a little too much info for some consumers. In this regard, it's better to create your own personalized informational packet. You can post facts about organic food at  your farm or business website   or create an easy to skim organic facts brochure. Below are some ready-to-go facts about organic food that will appeal to customers, along with some links to more information and research about organics. You don't need to use all the facts. Simply choose which type of facts will appeal to your specific customers....