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Frequently Asked Questions
What is inorganic foods?
Organic food is not produced with pesticides or artificial fertilizers. Inorganic foods contain these chemicals, which may cause health problems.
Organic food is grown naturally without harmful substances such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. These chemicals can be harmful to both animals and people.
Inorganic foods are meats, fishes, eggs, buttermilk, cheese, yogurt and honey as well as vegetables, fruits and spices.
The term organic refers to the way an agricultural product is grown. Organic farming, for example, uses natural methods and soil amendments in order to grow crops. Conventional farming, however, uses pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Foods labeled as organic must meet strict guidelines by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the National Organic Program Standards, all certified organic food must be free from prohibited materials such as antibiotics, growth hormones, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and industrial solvents. Organic food must also be free from toxic chemicals, petroleum based fertilizers, sewage effluents and ionizing radiation.
What are some organic skin products?
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 don't contain artificial colours or fragrances.
They also have the ability to support healthy skin, prevent premature ageing, promote healing after injuries and overall well-being.
Some standard terms you may see when shopping for organic products:
- Paraben Free - these are a group of chemicals used to keep certain cosmetic products stable, but they can be toxic if consumed in large quantities.
- Fragrance-Free: The product is free of essential oils or fragrances.
- Cruelty-Free: No animals were hurt during manufacturing.
- Natural Ingredients - The ingredient is derived naturally from the animal or plant.
- Vegetarian/Vegetarian- The ingredients are either vegan/vegetarian.
- Gluten-Free: This is when gluten was eliminated 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: The product will be discarded as harmless components.
- Pesticide-Free: No pesticides used during growing or harvesting.
- GMO-Free is a declaration that the product does not contain genetically modified organisms.
- Certified Organic means that all the ingredients have been grown using methods that protect the soil and water as well as wildlife and farmers.
Why should I go organic?
Conventional agriculture has been linked to several health problems, including asthma, allergies, obesity, diabetes, cancer, birth defects, hormone imbalances, and other diseases. Make healthy food choices.
The Environmental Working Group has the following tips for choosing "cleaner" food.
Always buy organic fruits & vegetables.
USDA organic labels for meat, poultry eggs, milk and cheese as well butter and honey are recommended.
Avoid processed foods labelled "natural"/ "no additives."
Be sure to read all ingredient labels. It is possible to add an ingredient during processing if it isn't already listed.
You should choose fresh meats rather than frozen or canned. Many frozen and canned foods contain less nutrients, like high fructose Corn Syrup.
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. Organic strawberries contained four times more pesticides that their conventional counterparts, and organic apples contained eight percent less.
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 that pregnant mothers should avoid eating conventional fish because of the high levels mercury.
Overall, organic food does seem to be safer than its non-organic counterpart. Experts recommend eating fresh fruits and veggies whenever possible to reduce the chance of developing cancer.
What are organic beauty items?
Organic Beauty Products do not contain synthetic chemicals like petroleum, parabens or phenoxyethanol. They are made from natural ingredients and don't contain artificial preservatives. These ingredients are present in all conventional beauty products including shampoos and cosmetics.
Organic beauty products do not require animal testing and are free of genetically modified organisms (GMO).
The USDA defines organic as "a system for production that fosters recycling of resources". It has been used over the years to describe foods grown without pesticides.
In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for eco-friendly beauty products because of the harmful effects of chemical substances on our bodies.
These include skin irritations, cancer, hormonal imbalance, premature aging, and allergies.
Organic beauty products are created by companies that care about the environment and create safe, healthy products for customers.
Organic means it is free from pesticides?
Organic food does not contain pesticides or chemicals and is therefore chemical-free. This means that organic food is not exposed to pesticides or fertilizers.
Because organic produce does not contain harmful additives it has more nutrients that conventionally produced foods.
Farmers must follow strict guidelines to grow organic crops under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).
These guidelines include soil preparation, crop rotation, pest control, water conservation, and harvesting practices.
Organic farming methods are also beneficial for wildlife and natural habitats.
Statistics
- 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)
- Cosmetic brands such as Laurel and Rose Mira are 100 percent organic and have a wide array of skincare products. (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)
- 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)
External Links
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- The health effects of organic foods and their impact on the human body: A review of the status quo and future 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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- Occupational Pesticide Exposures and Cancer risk: A Review: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B Vol 15, No 4
- Genetically modified foods: Safety, Risks and Public Concerns - A Review - Journal of Food Science and Technology
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- Evaluation of the micronutrient composition of plant foods produced by organic and conventional agricultural methods - PubMed
- PubMed: Comparison of the total phenolic, ascorbic acid and freeze-dried strawberry, marionberry, and corn grown with conventional, organic, sustainable agricultural practices.
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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
Is there anything negative about buying organic products?
Organic food has numerous benefits. There are however some downsides. These include higher prices for consumers, lower quality standards, and fewer options.
There is nothing wrong with wanting more variety in groceries. We have been trained to expect inferior food that tastes bad. It's because most grocery stores carry identical prepackaged food.
But today, organic food is becoming increasingly popular because it offers better nutrition and tastes great. So how do you convince people it's worth paying a little extra?
Well, you could tell them that organic food costs more. But that doesn't explain why organic food tastes better. It may even make them question your motives.
It is better to emphasize its positive aspects. Organic food is more nutritious and has fewer pesticides or antibiotics. Organic food is free from synthetic fertilizers and herbicides which makes it healthier for us as well as our environment.
Organic food is often avoided because it's too costly. If they take into account the health benefits, however, they might decide that spending a few extra dollars per week is worthwhile.
Organic food tastes better because it is produced according to strict guidelines. Organic food retains more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Organic food tastes better because it is picked later in the season. This makes the food more fresh and easier to digest.
Finally, organic food is generally cheaper because farmers grow it organically, which requires less labour and fertilizer.
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