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Frequently Asked Questions

What are organic products good for skin?

Organic skincare products are free from synthetic chemicals, such as parabens and phthalates, petroleum jelly, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, propylene glycol, sodium laurylsulphate. Talc, triclosan. titanium dioxide. triethanolamine. Vitamin A palmitate.

Organic skincare products do not contain artificial colours, fragrances or preservatives.

They also have the ability to support healthy skin, prevent premature ageing, promote healing after injuries and overall well-being.

These are some terms that you might see when looking for organic products

• Paraben Free – These chemicals are used to preserve certain cosmetic products, but can cause serious health problems if taken in large amounts.
• Fragrance-Free means that the product doesn't contain any essential oils or fragrances.
• Cruelty-Free - No animals were harmed during the manufacturing process.
• Natural Ingredients - the ingredient is naturally derived from the plant or animal.
• Vegetarian/Vegetarian- The ingredients are either vegan/vegetarian.
• Gluten-Free: This is when gluten was eliminated from the formulation.
• Non-Toxic – The product is free of toxins, carcinogens and other dangerous compounds that can harm your health.
• Biodegradable - The product will eventually be broken down into harmless parts when it is disposed of.
• Pesticide Free - No pesticides were used during the growing or harvesting processes.
• GMO-Free: This means that no product ingredient contains genetically engineered organisms.
• Certified Organic refers to ingredients that were grown using methods that protect soil, water, air, wildlife and farmers.

What are the things to look for when purchasing organic products?

USDA-certified organic labels should be sought. This certification means that the product is certified organic by USDA. Look for the "USDA Organic" seal on packages, boxes, cartons, cans, and jars.

When shopping for meat ensure it comes only from cows that are fed 100% organic feed. Cattle are ruminants. This means they chew the cud. Ruminant cattle can be found with four stomach compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, omasum, abomasum and omasum. Organic feeding must be done on all organs of the animal in order to get the cow labelled organic 100 percent.

You should only purchase chicken that has been raised organically. It must not have ever been treated with antibiotics. Chickens can eat both animal and plant food. The digestive tract of an omnivorous chicken is composed of a crop and proventriculus, gizzard as well as small intestine, large intestinale, and anus.

You should ensure you only buy dairy products made from milk that has been produced by cows who have been fed 100% organically grown food. Like ruminants, dairy cattle have four stomachs. The fourth stomach compartment, the udder, is where milk comes from.

You should always check the label before purchasing any other livestock. This will let you know what percentage of the diet was given to the animals. Pork may be labeled "95% Organic" which means that 95 percent of its feed was organic.

Do organic foods offer health benefits?

While organic foods may not be suitable for everyone's health, they are healthy for some people. However, regular consumption of organic foods can have health benefits.

Organic food is free from artificial fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides as well as hormones, antibiotics and genetic engineering. Organic produce does not contain harmful chemicals that could be harmful to the human body.

Also, there are fewer additives that are used in processing. Organic products are likely to be healthier than nonorganic.

Studies have shown that organic fruits and vegetables contain more nutrients than those grown conventionally.

Even though organic farming methods can be more costly than conventional farming methods they are often more productive. When farmers grow crops organically, they encourage soil fertility and biodiversity.

This helps preserve water resources and prevents erosion. Plus, because organic farms aren't treated with toxic chemicals, these farms typically require less energy and fuel.

Many people are concerned that organic food is more expensive than regular foods. However, prices can vary depending upon where you live. For example, organic apples can be more costly than conventional apples.

But, if we look at the total cost of a combination of both types and fruits, we'll see organic is much cheaper.

Do you want to go organic?

It depends on you. It doesn't matter if organic food isn't for you.

You can purchase organic food if it is delicious. Organic foods are safer than conventional food because they don't contain chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

Organic agriculture helps to protect the environment by conserving natural resources, and promoting biodiversity.

How can you tell organic food from non-organic?

Ask any chef and he will tell you that fresh ingredients are the most important thing. It's because we feel better when food is well-prepared.

This holds true for our food. Organics can be traced back to their source and whereabouts. We also know it was not treated using harmful chemicals.

Organic foods can be made without synthetic pesticides. These substances aren't permitted for organic farmers.

However, organic farming is not an easy task. There are many safe ways to grow them.

Sustainable agriculture is sometimes called organic farming. Organic farming is more sustainable than traditional methods and provides all the nutrients necessary to sustain life.

Organic farming methods include crop rotations, composting manure and cover cropping. These techniques help prevent soil erosion and improve water quality.

They reduce chemical runoff from waterways. Many of us live in urban areas so we have access to local farms that produce organic produce.

Two types of certification programs are available for organic products. One is certified under the USDA National Organic Program. The other is certified independently by certifying authorities. Both require strict adherence of organic standards.

Certified organic products may bear the USDA seal or the symbol O Seal, which indicates that the product meets federal requirements.

Statistics

• Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (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)
• 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)
• 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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• The link between occupational pesticide exposure and cancer risk: A review: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part B. Vol 15, No 4.


• Genetically modified foods - safety, risks and public concern - A review - Journal of Food Science and Technology

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


• 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

How To

Are there any downsides to organic products?

Organic food has many benefits. However, there are also some drawbacks. These include higher consumer costs, lower quality standards and fewer options.

You can't go wrong with wanting more options when it comes grocery shopping. But we've been conditioned to expect cheap foods that taste awful. That's why you'll find most grocery stores stocked with identical prepackaged products.

But today, organic food is becoming increasingly popular because it offers better nutrition and tastes great. How do you convince people that it is worth the extra effort?

They could easily tell you that organic food costs more. It doesn't change the fact that organic food tastes more delicious. They might be suspicious of your motives.

It would be better to highlight its benefits. Organic food is more nutritious and has fewer pesticides or 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 by people who think it's too expensive. But as long as they consider the health benefits, they may decide that spending a few dollars per week is worth it.

The reason why organic food tastes better is that it's produced under strict guidelines that prevent contamination. Organic food retains more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Organic food is also better for you because it's picked later. This makes it more fresh and easy to digest.

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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