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Frequently Asked Questions
Is organic food good for you?
There are two types of foods; those we grow ourselves and those we buy from someone else. Although there are exceptions to each category, most of the answers to your question are yes. Organic food is healthier because it doesn't contain any harmful chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, preservatives, or genetically modified organisms (GMO).
You can find organic food in supermarkets across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Many grocery stores now sell organic food. This makes it easier for customers to select organic products.
Organic food is also better tasting and more nutritious because it contains higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Organics are also grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, so they don't pollute our soils and water supplies.
The USDA regulates organic farming practices. It requires that farmers follow strict guidelines in order to ensure organic produce is safe for consumption. There are currently over 30 million acres of US farmland certified as organic.
Organic food is often more affordable than conventional food. Organic food is often cheaper than conventional food because it contains the same amount calories, protein, as well as nutrients. Organic farms don't have the expense of expensive chemical inputs, such as insecticides and/or fungicides. They can charge lower prices.
According to the Environmental Working Group organic food is 10 percent cheaper per pound than conventionally manufactured food. If you care about the health of yourself and your family, consider switching to organic food.
Organic food has been a popular alternative for standard American diets. While many believe organic food can only come from specialty markets and fine dining restaurants, it is not true. Organic food is easily available in all regular grocery stores in the United States.
Recent years have seen a significant increase in organic food sales. In 2012, the US market value for organic food was $43 Billion. This is an increase of $21 Billion from 2007.
Do organic foods have health benefits?
While organic foods may not be suitable for everyone's health, they are healthy for some people. But for those who eat them regularly, there are definite health benefits.
Organic food is free from artificial fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides as well as hormones, antibiotics and genetic engineering. Organic produce is produced without the use of harmful chemicals which could affect human health.
There are also fewer additives used during processing. So when you buy an organic product, you're likely eating healthier than non-organic products.
Research shows that organic produce contains more nutrients and antioxidants compared to conventionally grown fruit and vegetables.
Even though organic farming methods can be more costly than conventional farming methods they are often more productive. Organic farming increases soil fertility and biodiversity.
This helps protect against erosion and conserve water resources. Organic farms don't use toxic chemicals and require less fuel and energy.
Some people worry that organic foods are more expensive than conventional ones. However, prices can vary depending upon where you live. For example, organic apples tend to be more expensive than traditional 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 all depends on who you are. Organic food is not for you if you don’t like it.
However, if you enjoy good-tasting food, you can buy organic food. Organic food is safer than traditional commercial produce, as they are not subject to chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Organic agriculture is a way to preserve the environment, conserve natural resources, and encourage biodiversity.
What are organic products for beauty?
Organic Beauty Products are natural products without synthetic chemicals such as petroleum, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, and artificial preservatives. These ingredients can be found in many conventional beauty products such as cosmetics, shampoos and perfumes.
Organic beauty products are not tested on animals and contain no genetically modified organisms.
The USDA defines the term' organic' as "a system of production that fosters cycling of resources" and has been used for decades to describe foodstuffs grown without pesticides.
The harmful effects of chemical compounds on our bodies have led to an increase in the demand for ecofriendly beauty products.
These include cancer, allergies, skin irritation, hormonal imbalance, and premature aging.
Organic beauty businesses are committed to providing safe, healthy products that consumers can use while protecting the environment.
How can you tell if your produce is organic?
If you want to make sure that you are buying organic produce, look for these three labels:
USDA Organic Certified – Produced by USDA and certified as 100% organic.
Certified Naturally Grown - Produce that has passed strict requirements for organic practices but has not yet received certification from the USDA.
Pastured/Free-range - Made from animals that graze on grass and herbs outdoors.
These labels indicate that the product meets certain criteria.
- No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides
- There are no genetically modified organisms
- No antibiotics are ever given to the animal
- Animals never receive hormones
- There are no growth-promoting drugs
- No feed additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No irradiation
- No sewage effluent
- GMOs are not allowed
- Antibiotics have never been administered
- No hormones ever given
- There are no growth-promoting drugs
- No feed-additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No sewage sludge, if it's not a GMO
- No irradiation
I hope you found the article useful.
Statistics
- 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)
- According to a study performed by consumerreports.org, organic products, compared to non-organic products, ranged anywhere from 13 percent cheaper to 303 percent more expensive. (en.wikipedia.org)
- As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)
- 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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- Organic food and impact on human health: Assessing the status quo and prospects of research - ScienceDirect
- Technical Note: Simultaneous vitamin and carotenoid analysis of milk from total mixed-ration-fed cows is optimized for xanthophyll detection. ScienceDirect
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- EWG's 2022 Shopper’s Guide to pesticides in produce
- Clean Fifteen(tm), Conventional Produce With the Least Pesticides
How To
Organic foods are healthier and more nutritious.
Organic foods are made without the use or synthetic fertilizers. They are grown in natural environments without artificial inputs (fungicides/herbicides/hormones, antibiotics or genetic engineering). Organic farming methods include crop rotation, cover, composting animal manure and recycling wastewater.
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) was established in 2002 to regulate the production, handling, processing, labelling, sale, and distribution of organic products sold in the United States. Organic agricultural products must be produced in accordance with federal standards as set out by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. In addition, the NOP rules mandate that organic products must be free from prohibited substances, including pesticide residues, veterinary drugs, growth hormones, genetically modified organisms, irradiation, sewage sludge, industrial waste, and heavy metals.
There are two types available in the U.S. for producers who want their products to be labeled "organic". One for farmers and ranchers, and one for manufacturers. Each program requires an annual audit of operations to ensure compliance with strict standards. This service is offered by several certifying agents, such as the CCOF Certified Organic Farmers & Ranchers or Quality Assurance International. These three organizations provide third party verification of farms following strict guidelines on environmental stewardship. labour practices, and animal care.
According to the USDA's Economic Research Service, organic agriculture accounted for $4.7 billion in sales in 2013. That year, retail spending on certified organic products totalled nearly $1.5 billion, representing a 23 percent increase since 2009. The number of grocery stores that sold organic products increased 12 percent over the same period. Direct purchases of organic produce saw a 29 percent increase in spending, while seafood, meat, poultry and eggs experienced a 1 percent growth.
Organic food is more expensive but the quality of organic food is worth it. Consumer Reports conducted a survey in 2015 and found that 88 percent of respondents would pay more for organic foods if they had higher nutritional value. Health Affairs also published a study showing that organic foods are less likely for people to get heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or obesity.
Even though there is no evidence organic foods cause or treat diseases, some studies show that they can improve overall health by reducing pesticide and other contaminants exposure. According to a 2010 review of 31 studies, organically raised beef showed significantly lower levels in toxic chemicals and parasites than conventionally produced beef. Similar conclusions were reached in a separate analysis of 11 other studies published in 2012.
According to a 2014 report by the Environmental Working Group, the incidence of foodborne disease caused by E.coli, salmonella or listeria monocytogenes, E. coli and E. coli O157H7 was lower when organic chicken, non-organic pork, beef, lamb and milk were compared. The group also noted that the incidence of human illnesses due to E. coli O157 declined among children and adults after 2006, when the USDA started requiring more stringent organic standards for animals raised for consumption.
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