Episode 1 Why We Went Organic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look out for when buying organic products?

USDA-certified organic labels are recommended. This seal signifies that the product meets specific USDA standards. On all packages, boxes and cartons, look for the USDA Organic seal.

When purchasing meat, ensure it is 100% organic. Cattle are ruminants. They eat the whole animal. Ruminant cattle have four stomach compartments: rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. If the cow is to be labeled "100% organic", all of its parts must have been organically fed.

When buying chicken, make sure it comes only from chickens fed 100% organic feed and never given antibiotics. Chickens can eat both animal and plant food. Omnivorous chickens have a digestive system that includes a crop (proventriculus), gizzard and small intestine.

It is important to ensure that dairy products are from cows that were fed 100% organic feed. Like ruminants and dairy cows, they have four stomach compartments. The fourth stomach, or the udder is where you get milk.

Check the label when purchasing livestock of any other type to find out what percentage was used in the animal's diet. For example, pork may be labelled '95% organic.' This means 95 percent of the pig's feed came from organic sources.

What are organic foods?

Organic produce can be grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. No growth hormones or animal testing are done. These crops are allowed to grow naturally, so farmers do not use chemicals to prevent weeds or pests.

Organic farming practices preserve soil quality and help conserve water resources. Organics contain more nutrients than regular food and are therefore better for our overall health. Organic products tend to be higher in fiber and lower fat than conventionally produced foods.

How can I tell if my produce has been certified organic?

These three labels can help you make sure you're buying organic produce.

USDA Organic Certified: Produces certified by USDA as 100% organic.

Certified Naturally Grown: Produce that has been grown in accordance with organic practices, but has yet to receive certification from USDA.

Pastured/Free-range - Made from animals that graze on grass and herbs outdoors.

These labels indicate that the product meets specific criteria, which include:

• No pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
• No genetically altered organisms
• Animals are never given antibiotics
• Animals are never given hormones.
• No growth-promoting drugs
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• There's no sewage waste sludge
• No GMOs
• Never was an antibiotic given
• No hormones ever given
• No growth-promoting drug
• No feed-additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage sludge, if it's not a GMO
• No irradiation

I hope you found the article useful.

What is organic beef?

Organic meat is real food grown without pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or hormones. This also means that animals weren't given any genetically modified feed. The meat is safe to consume because it contains no harmful chemicals.

Organic meats are better for the environment. When we eat organic foods, we reduce the pollution in landfills, rivers, lakes, etc. Organic farmers generally don't use toxic chemicals that kill birds and insects. We help to protect wildlife.

It is best to buy organic meats locally as much as possible. Local purchasing helps keep money local, not out of the state. Local businesses often pass on savings to customers shopping locally. Shopping locally helps to keep American workers employed, as opposed to sending them overseas.

Why is organic food important

It is essential for our health to eat organic produce. It's the best way to ensure we eat nutritious foods. It's not only better for us but also it's more sustainable as it doesn't rely upon pesticides and fertilers.

Organic farming uses natural methods for growing crops without using harmful chemicals. This results in fewer environmental pollutants and makes organic farming safer. By choosing organic food, you are protecting the planet as well as yourself.

Organic food has many benefits that go beyond health. We all know how toxic processed food can make you feel. Organic fruits and vegetables aren’t subject to chemicals spray. It means that organic fruits, vegetables and other foods are fresher tasting, more vibrant and last longer.

That's why eating organic matters so much. Because organic is healthier for you as well as for the world.

What does it mean to be an organic food producer?

Organic food producers grow organic products without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. These foods include fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products.

Organic food production occurs on farms that have their crops grown naturally. This includes soil preparation, pest controls, and crop rotation.

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), must set strict criteria for organic agricultural products.

These guidelines help consumers access healthy, safe and nutritious foods.

Organic foods offer many health benefits. They are free from heavy metal contamination and pesticide residues. They also have higher nutritional content and better taste.

USDA certified organic products must bear the USDA Certified Organic label.

This certification means that the product meets standards established by the National Organic Program.

Organic food is not only healthier for us, but also protects our environment.

Organic farming methods help conserve natural resources like water and land. Organic farming also helps to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, which are responsible for climate change.

Organic agriculture uses fewer chemical inputs and pollutes less.

This improves the air quality by reducing the likelihood of harmful gases like ammonia, nitrates and other pollutants building up in your atmosphere.

There are many forms of organic farming.

Conventional farming is the use of synthetic inputs like pesticides or fertilizers.

Regenerative agriculture uses cover crops and green manures to improve soil quality. It promotes biodiversity.

Agroecology is concerned with sustainable relationships between humans, plants, animals, and the environment.

Permaculture promotes self-sufficiency through the design of systems that mimic nature.

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)
• 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)
• 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)
• When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)

External Links

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• Organic food and its impact on human well-being: ScienceDirect assesses the status quo as well as future research prospects


• 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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• U.S. sales of organic products soared to new heights, reaching nearly $62Billion in 2020

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• PubMed: Evaluation of the micronutrient content of plant foods grown using conventional and organic agricultural methods.


• Comparison of the total amount of phenolic and/or ascorbic acids in freeze-dried and dried marionberry, strawberry, or corn grown using conventional and organic agricultural practices - PubMed

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• EWG's 2022 Shopping Guide to Pesticides in Produce


• Clean Fifteen(tm). Conventional Produce with the Least Pesticides

How To

How to get Organic Meat on a budget

In this post, I'll share tips and tricks on buying organic meat without breaking your bank account.

Here are my tips for finding cheap organic meats. I'll also tell you how much each pound costs. You will learn how to make the best out of what you purchase.

It doesn't take a lot to eat healthy. Sometimes it takes creativity to save money and eat well. Here are some ways you can cut down on food expenses while still getting the best from organic meat.

1. Buy bulk food at wholesale clubs. Sams Club and Costco both offer great options for buying bulk foods like pork chops and chicken breasts. You can often find deals on large quantities (up to 50 pounds) if you live close to one of these stores. This ensures that meat is not wasted. You can also freeze the meat if you buy it bulk.
2. Shopping online is easy - There are tons of websites that sell meat at reduced prices. Amazon has Prime Pantry, a weekly sale that offers free shipping for orders over $35. There are discounts on roasts, ground beef and lamb steaks as well as pork loins. It is easy to browse their website and check out what is on offer at different times.
3. Local farmers often charge less than big box retailers due to the fact that they don't have large overheads for stocking their shelves. They also know what their animals ate and drink so they can tell exactly what is inside.
4. Look for meat cuts that are leanest - Lean meat is generally cheaper to cook than fatty meat. So, look for the leanest cuts. The most popular cuts are flank steak, sirloin steak and tenderloin roast. These cuts are high in protein and low in fat.
5. You don't have to be afraid to try new recipes. Cooking with new ingredients is one of the best ways to cut your grocery bills. It's possible to create delicious meals with fresh tomatoes, onions and garlic using olive oil, spices, and garlic.
6. Make your leftovers creative - You can make sandwiches, soups, casseroles, and other dishes with leftover meat or poultry. For quick lunches, leftover meat can be used to make dinners.

That's it! These are my top tips for how to get organic meat on a tight budget. Are there any other tips you can share? Any other suggestions?

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