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Frequently Asked Questions
What are organic fruits?
Organic food is free from pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and hormones. Organic foods contain more nutrients like vitamins A, C and E, as well as omega-3 fatty oils. These ingredients are good for our bodies as well as the planet.
Organic foods are made using sustainable agricultural practices, which protect soil quality and promote biodiversity. They are free of toxic chemicals, irradiation and sewage effluent.
Organics are often associated with produce. However, organic products can include dairy, meat, poultry and eggs as well as personal care items and pet food.
The USDA defines "organic" as that crops being raised according to strict rules set forth by federal government standards. To grow these foods, farmers cannot use non-organic (or conventional) methods. They may however use approved natural pest management methods like crop rotation or cover cropping as well as organic feeds.
A farmer must also adhere to guidelines about how much fertilizer or pesticide he applies during the growing season. Also, he must rotate his fields between different crops. GMOs, synthetic insecicides, artificial growth hormones or synthetic fertilizers can't be used by farmers.
Produces labelled as 100% organic meet all requirements. But not all farms will label their products 100% organic. That would confuse consumers. Instead, they will label their product as "made with organic ingredients. "
Which organic vegetables are the best?
Organic vegetables are the best and most nutritious food source. They are among the most nutritious foods on Earth.
Organic produce can be grown without the use of pesticides herbicides fungicides and chemical fertilizers. These chemicals pose severe dangers to our health as well as the environment.
Organic produce also contains more nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, enzymes, fibre, and essential fatty acids. Organic produce is more nutritious and healthier.
Organic vegetables not only taste great, but are safe to consume. Organic produce is free from known side effects.
You can find organic fruits and veggies at any grocery store. You can find organic fruits and vegetables at all grocery stores as long as they conform to USDA guidelines.
What are some organic skin products?
Organic skincare products are made without synthetic chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum, petroleum jelly, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, triclosan, titanium dioxide, triethanolamine, vitamin A palmitate, etc.
Organic skincare products are also free of artificial colours, fragrances, preservatives, emulsifiers, GMOs, petrochemicals, animal testing (except cosmetics tested on animals), pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
They are also formulated to help maintain healthy skin, prevent premature aging, promote healing after injury, and support overall well-being.
Here are some common terms you might encounter when searching for organic products
- Paraben Free is a grouping of chemicals that are used to maintain certain cosmetic products safe, but can be toxic when consumed in large quantities.
- Fragrance-Free: The product is free of essential oils or fragrances.
- Cruelty-Free - No animals were harmed during the manufacturing process.
- Natural Ingredients – The ingredient is naturally derived either from a plant or an animal.
- Vegetarian/Vegetarian- The ingredients are either vegan/vegetarian.
- Gluten-Free - this means that gluten was removed from the formulation.
- Non-Toxic-The product doesn't contain any toxic chemicals, carcinogens, and/or other harmful substances that could be harmful to your health.
- Biodegradable means that the product can be thrown away as it will become harmless components.
- Pesticide-Free - No pesticides have been used in the growing and harvesting process.
- GMO-Free means that no ingredient in the product contains genetically modified organisms.
- Certified Organic means all ingredients were grown in ways that preserve the soil, water and air.
Statistics
- When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
- 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)
- 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)
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How To
Are there downsides to buying organic products?
Organic food is well-known for its many health benefits. However, there are also some drawbacks. These include higher consumer costs, lower quality standards and fewer options.
It is okay to want more variety when shopping for groceries. We're conditioned to expect low-quality foods that taste bad. It's because most grocery stores carry identical prepackaged food.
Organic food is increasingly becoming popular, thanks to the fact that it has better nutrition and tastes amazing. How can you convince people it is worth spending a little more?
They could easily tell you that organic food costs more. However, this doesn't mean that organic food tastes better. It may even make them question your motives.
It would be better to highlight its benefits. Organic food is richer in nutrients and contains fewer pesticides and antibiotics. Plus, it's grown without synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, which means it's healthier for us and our environment.
Organic food is often avoided because it's too costly. But as long as they consider the health benefits, they may decide that spending a few dollars per week is worth it.
Organic food tastes great because it is made according to strict guidelines. Organic food retains more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Organic food is also more delicious because it's harvested later in the season. This makes it easier to digest and fresher.
Organic food is usually cheaper than conventional food because it is grown organically by farmers, which means that they use less fertilizer and labour.
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