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Frequently Asked Questions
Are organic foods healthier?
According to the Environmental Working Group's recent report on pesticide residues within foods, organic fruits & vegetables contained nearly half of the pesticides that non-organic varieties. They found that organic apples contained eight times fewer pesticides than non-organic apples, while organic strawberries were four times cleaner than their conventional counterparts.
Research has also suggested that organic food may reduce mercury and lead exposure. For instance, one study showed that children who consumed organic meat had 33% less blood lead levels than children who did not. Another study concluded conventional fish consumption should be stopped by pregnant women because it contains high levels of mercury.
Organic food tends to be healthier than nonorganic. Experts recommend that you choose fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible to lower your chance of developing cancer or other diseases.
What are the most loved organic products?
Today organic food is the fastest-growing sector. But even though we've come a long way from our roots, there is still much room for growth.
Organic products will be the future. They are safer and more cost-effective for consumers.
They are also generally more expensive. That's why we created the Organic Food Index. We wanted to determine which foods are the most popular among shoppers today and whether these trends are changing.
The results of the study show that organic food has become more popular. Between 2011-2012, nearly half of Americans shopped for organic foods.
According to the USDA, organic production increased by 10% last year alone. 9% now comes from organic foods in the United States.
Organic food is growing in popularity but is still expensive. According to the Organic Trade Association OTA, organic food retail prices are about twice those of conventional products.
The organic food sector is growing faster than other segments of the food supply. You can see that organic food has been steadily increasing since 2009.
According to OTA the volume of organic products sold at supermarkets grew by 14% in 2010 and 2011.
This is because consumers are looking for healthier foods. Organic food sales have been increasing in all age groups.
The younger generation is however leading the charge for organic food. Millennials have twice the likelihood of buying organic food as baby boomers. And young adults under 35 years old account for 25% of all organic food purchases.
What is organic food?
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 help maintain soil quality and reduce erosion. In addition, organics are better for our health because they contain more nutrients than conventional food. Organic products are more nutritious than conventionally grown foods and have lower calories and fiber.
How can I determine if my produce was organic?
These are the labels you should look for to ensure you are purchasing organic produce
USDA Organic Certified: Produces certified by USDA as 100% organic.
Certified Naturally Grown – Produce that meets strict organic standards but has not received USDA certification.
Pastured/Free range - These are animals that live outside and graze freely on grasses and herbs.
These labels indicate that the product meets certain criteria.
- No pesticides nor synthetic fertilizers
- No genetically modified organisms
- Animals are never given antibiotics
- Animals are not ever given hormones.
- No growth-promoting medications
- No feed additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No irradiation
- No sewage effluent
- GMOs not allowed
- No antibiotics ever given
- No hormones ever given
- No growth-promoting drugs
- No feed-additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No sewage waste (if it's non-GMO).
- No irradiation
I hope this article was helpful!
What are the top organic vegetables?
Organic vegetables provide the most healthy and nutritious food for people. They are among the most nutritious foods on Earth.
Organic produce is free from pesticides and herbicides. These chemicals can pose serious risks to our environment and health.
Organic produce also contains higher levels of nutrients, vitamins. minerals, antioxidants. phytonutrients. enzymes. fibre. Essential fatty acids. This makes them healthier because we absorb these nutrients better when eating organics.
Organic vegetables are delicious and safe to eat. Organic produce is safe to eat.
You can find organic fruits and veggies at any grocery store. They can be labeled organic if they are grown according to USDA guidelines.
What should I be looking out for when shopping organic products
USDA-certified organic labels should be sought. This guarantees that the product meets certain USDA standards. On all packages, boxes and cartons, look for the USDA Organic seal.
When shopping for meat ensure it comes only from cows that are fed 100% organic feed. Cattle are ruminants, which means they chew the cud. Ruminant cattle have 4 stomach compartments: Rumen, reticulum and omasum. 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 are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. The digestive tract of an omnivorous chicken is composed of a crop and proventriculus, gizzard as well as small intestine, large intestinale, and anus.
Buy only dairy products from cows that have been fed organically grown feed. Like ruminants, dairy cattle have four stomachs. The fourth stomach, or the udder is where you get milk.
To find out the percent of the feed the animals received when you purchase other types livestock, be sure to read the labels. One example is pork that may be labeled '95% Organic'. This means that 95 percent came from organic sources.
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)
- Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Cosmetic brands such as Laurel and Rose Mira are 100 percent organic and have a wide array of skincare products. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
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- Occupational Pesticide Exposures and Cancer risk: A Review: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B Vol 15, No 4
- Genetically modified food: safety, risk and public concerns - a review - Journal of Food Science and Technology
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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.
I'll give you some tips about where to find organic meats at a low price and how much it costs per pound. This will teach you how to get the most out of your purchase.
It doesn't take a lot to eat healthy. Sometimes you need to be creative in order to save money and still eat healthy. Here's my list to help you keep food costs low while still enjoying all the health benefits of organic meat.
- Shop at wholesale clubs - Sams Club or Costco are great places to buy bulk foods such as chicken breasts and pork chops. You can often find deals on large quantities (up to 50 pounds) if you live close to one of these stores. You won't have to waste meat. You can also freeze the meat if you buy it bulk.
- Shop around online - Tons of websites sell meat at discounted prices. Amazon offers Prime Pantry weekly deals, including free shipping for orders above $35 There are discounts on roasts, ground beef and lamb steaks as well as pork loins. You can easily browse their website to see what is available at different times.
- Local farmers will usually be cheaper than big-box retailers since they don't pay large fees to stock their shelves. Plus, they know exactly what their animals ate and drank, so they know exactly what's inside their bodies.
- Choose lean cuts of meat - It is usually cheaper to cook lean meat than fatty. You should always look for the best cuts. The most commonly used cuts include flank steak, tenderloin and top round steaks. These cuts are very low in fat and high in protein.
- Try new recipes. Cooking with new ingredients is one of the best ways to cut your grocery bills. You'll be surprised at how many delicious dishes can you create using fresh tomatoes.
- Remaining meat and poultry can be used for sandwiches, salads or soups. It's easy to make quick lunches and dinners with leftover meat.
So there you go! Here are some tips on how you can afford organic meat despite being on a strict budget. Are you able to offer any additional tips? Do you have any suggestions for me on where to find cheap meat?
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