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Frequently Asked Questions
What is organic?
Organic meat is food that has not been treated with pesticides or artificial fertilizers. This also means that animals weren't given any genetically modified feed. This means that the meat is safe for consumption as there aren’t any harmful chemicals.
Organic meats are also better for our environment. Organic foods reduce pollution in rivers, lakes and landfills. Organic farmers are less likely to use toxic chemicals to kill birds or insects. This helps protect wildlife.
Locally purchasing organic meats is the best way to make sure you are eating healthy and organic meats. Local purchasing helps keep money local, not out of the state. Local businesses often offer discounts to their customers by shopping locally. In addition, buying local keeps jobs right here in America instead of sending them overseas.
What are the top organic vegetables?
Organic vegetables are the most nutritious and healthy food source for humans. They are the healthiest of all foods.
Organic produce can be grown without the use of pesticides herbicides fungicides and chemical fertilizers. These chemicals can pose serious risks to our environment and health.
Organic produce also contains more nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, enzymes, fibre, and essential fatty acids. This makes them more healthy because organic produce absorbs nutrients better.
Organic vegetables taste delicious and are safe for you to eat. Organic produce is free from known side effects.
Every grocery store will carry organic fruit and vegetables. Organic produce can be found at any grocery store as long as it is produced in accordance with USDA guidelines. This means that they must meet the standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
What are organic foods?
Organic produce can be grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. There is no use of growth hormones and no animal testing. These crops can naturally grow, so no chemicals are used by farmers to combat pests or weeds.
Organic farming methods also help to preserve soil quality, reduce erosion, and conserve water resources. Organics contain more nutrients than regular food and are therefore better for our overall health. Organic products are typically higher in fiber and lower in fat and calories than conventionally produced ones.
Why should I go organic?
Conventional agriculture has been linked to several health problems, including asthma, allergies, obesity, diabetes, cancer, birth defects, hormone imbalances, and other diseases. It is important to make informed choices about food purchases.
The Environmental Working Group offers these tips:
Always purchase organic fruits, vegetables and other products whenever possible.
Look for USDA organic labels on meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and honey.
Avoid processed foods marked "natural" or with "no additives."
Check ingredient lists carefully. If an ingredient is not listed, it can be added during processing.
Frozen and canned meats should be preferred to fresh. Foods that are frozen or canned often have less nutritionally-rich ingredients, such as high fructosecorn syrup.
What should I be looking out for when shopping organic products
USDA-certified organic labels should be sought. This seal signifies that the product meets specific USDA standards. On packages, boxes, cartons or cans, look out for the USDA Organic seal.
When shopping for meat, ensure it comes from cows fed 100% organic feed. Cattle are ruminants. They eat the whole animal. Ruminant cattle can be found with four stomach compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, omasum, abomasum and omasum. All parts of an animal must be organically fed if the cow is going to be labelled '100% organic.'
Buy chicken from only organic chickens that have been fed 100% organic food and are not given antibiotics. Omnivore chickens can eat both plants as well as animals. A digestive tract that is omnivorous includes a crop, proventriculus and gizzard. It also contains small intestines, large intestines, and anus.
Buy dairy products that are 100% organically produced. Like ruminants, dairy cattle have four stomachs. The fourth stomach compartment--the cow's udder--is where milk is produced.
To find out the percent of the feed the animals received when you purchase other types livestock, be sure to read the labels. A label for pork might say "95% organic", which means that 95% of the feed used by the pork came from organic sources.
Do organic foods offer health benefits?
Organic foods may not be healthy for everyone. However, regular consumption of organic foods can have health benefits.
Organic food is produced without artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, hormones, antibiotics, or genetic engineering. Organic produce does not contain harmful chemicals that could be harmful to the human body.
Organic products also have fewer additives. So when you buy an organic product, you're likely eating healthier than non-organic products.
Studies have shown that organic fruits and vegetables contain more nutrients than those grown conventionally.
While organic farming is more expensive than traditional farming, it often produces better results. Organic farming increases soil fertility and biodiversity.
This helps protect against erosion and conserve water resources. Organic farms also require less energy and fuel, as they aren't treated using toxic chemicals.
Some people fear that organic foods can be more costly than conventional foods. Prices will vary depending where you live. Organic apples, for example, are more expensive than regular apples.
If you take a look at the cost of a basket containing both types of fruits, you will see that organic is less expensive.
Do you really need to buy organic?
It depends on what kind of person you are. Organic food is not for you if you don’t like it.
You can still buy organic food if your preference is for good tasting food. And since most commercial growers use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), organic foods are safer for consumers.
Organic agriculture protects our environment by conserving natural resources and promoting biodiversity.
Is organic the same as pesticide-free?
Organic food is organic and free of pesticides. This means there is little or no exposure to chemicals such as fertilizers and herbicides.
Organic produce contains more nutrients and is healthier than conventionally manufactured foods, as it does not contain any harmful additives.
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP), requires that farmers follow strict guidelines when growing organic crops.
These guidelines include soil preparation and crop rotation, pest management, water conservation, as well as harvesting practices.
Organic farming methods are also beneficial for wildlife and natural habitats.
Statistics
- Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids were up to 50 percent higher in organic meats and milk than in conventionally raised products.[3] (en.wikipedia.org)
- Once certified by the USDA, it can fall into one of four categories: "100 percent organic", "organic," "made with organic ingredients," or "made with less than 70 percent organic ingredients. (en.wikipedia.org)
- To provide the highest quality products and services to every customer, with a dedicated workforce that puts the customer first and takes the extra step to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and loyalty. (hollinsorganic.com)
- Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
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- Evaluation of the micronutrient composition of plant foods produced by organic and conventional agricultural methods - PubMed
- Comparison of the total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of freeze-dried and air-dried marionberry, strawberry, and corn grown using conventional, organic, and sustainable agricultural practices - PubMed
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What Organic Foods Are You Looking For?
Organic foods come from plants and animals without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or additives. They are made without genetic engineering and the application of ionizing radiance. Food must not contain artificial colours, flavour enhancers or preservatives. It cannot contain genetically modified organisms.
The term "organic", as it is commonly known, was first used by Justus von Loig in 1845. He coined the phrase "organisch", which means life-giving, to describe manure's properties. Nowadays, most people associate the term organic with the production of food. Organic is a product that contains only naturally occurring substances, such a proteins, fats, or minerals.
The global consumption of organic products has increased dramatically over the past decade. Recent statistics show that around half of the world's population consumes at most one organic product per day. This percentage is increasing and will reach 70%, 80% and 90% by 2020.
There are many reasons why consumers choose organic products. Some like the taste, others prefer them because they believe organic produce is healthier, while some think organic farming is more environmentally friendly. However, there are also ethical concerns regarding the treatment of farm workers and animals, which is why some consumers opt for non-organic products.
While organic food is generally more expensive than traditional foods, prices do vary depending upon where you live. Organic food prices are affected by many factors. One is the availability and cost of land that can be used for organic agriculture. The cost of inputs and labor required for organic cultivation is another factor. There are other factors such as transportation costs, marketing and taxes. In Europe, for instance, the average price for organic food in Europe is 10% higher than its regular price.
Below is a summary of the major differences between organic food and conventional food.
- Organic produce is free of chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, synthetic fertilizers, and growth regulators.
- Organic livestock are fed grasses, grains and legumes rather than corn or soybean meals.
- Organic milk comes from cows that eat an all-natural diet of hay and pasture grasses.
- All organic raw materials are certified organic.
- Organic fruits and veggies are grown and processed without pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
- Organic meat, poultry, and seafood do not undergo radiation.
- You should soak raw nuts and seeds before you use them.
- Organic cooking uses only healthy oils.
- Organic eggs were laid by hens. They can also be used in outdoor areas.
- Bees use traditional methods to extract organic honey.
- Organic chocolate is made with beans and sugar grown organically.
- Organic wines are free from chemical additives.
- Tea leaves made from organic plants are grown by hand.
- Organic cotton can't be treated with any pesticide or herbicide.
- Organic cereals and flours contain no preservatives, artificial colours, or flavours.
- All natural shampoos and soaps are free from harsh chemicals.
- All-natural cosmetics are safe for your skin.
- All natural cleaning solutions are biodegradable and eco-friendly.
- All natural body products are dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.
- All-natural, fragrance-free personal hygiene products can be safely used by babies.
- The all-natural baby formulation does not contain bovine serum nor animal rennet.
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