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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of organic fruits?

Organic foods are grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones, or antibiotics. They also contain more nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, E, and K, plus omega-3 fatty acids. These ingredients are good for our bodies as well as the planet.

Organic foods are produced with sustainable farming practices that promote soil quality and biological diversity. They are free from harmful chemicals, radiation, and sewage sludge.

While most consumers associate organics with produce, many organic products include dairy, meat, poultry, eggs, baked goods, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning supplies.

The USDA defines organic as crops grown in accordance with strict federal regulations. Non-organic methods cannot be used by farmers to grow these foods. They can use approved natural pest control methods such as crop rotation, cover cropping and organic animal feed.

A farmer must also adhere to guidelines about how much fertilizer or pesticide he applies during the growing season. Also, he must rotate his fields between different crops. GMOs (genetically modified organisms), synthetic growth hormones and insecticides as well as synthetic fertilizers are prohibited by farmers.

All the above requirements are met by vegetables and fruits that are labeled "100% Organic". But, not all farms label their produce as 100% organic. It would confuse consumers. Instead, they will say that their product is "made with organic components". "

Organic foods are better for us.

According to the Environmental Working Group's latest report on pesticide residues in foods, organic fruits and vegetables had nearly half the level of pesticides compared with non-organic versions. Organic apples had eight times less pesticides than nonorganic apples. However, organic strawberries had four times the amount of pesticides as their conventional counterparts.

Other studies suggest that eating organic food reduces exposure to toxic metals like lead and mercury. A study concluded that children who ate organic meat had 33% lower levels of blood lead than those who didn’t. Another study concluded conventional fish consumption should be stopped by pregnant women because it contains high levels of mercury.

Organic food seems to be safer than the non-organic. Experts recommend that fresh produce and vegetables be used whenever possible to reduce your chances of developing cancer.

Do organic foods have health benefits?

Organic foods may not be healthy for everyone. But for those who eat them regularly, there are definite health benefits.

Organic food is produced without artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, hormones, antibiotics, or genetic engineering. Organic produce is free from harmful chemicals that could cause harm to human health.

The use of additives in the processing process is also less common. Organic products are more nutritious than those made from non-organic ingredients.

Studies have shown that organic foods are more nutritious and rich in antioxidants than fruits and veggies grown from conventional sources.

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 preserve water resources and prevents erosion. Organic farms also require less energy and fuel, as they aren't treated using toxic chemicals.

Some people fear that organic foods can be more costly than conventional foods. Prices can vary depending on where you live. For example, organic apples are generally more expensive than conventional apples.

You'll be able to see the difference in price if you add up all of the fruits in a single basket.

So, should you buy organic?

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

You can still buy organic food if your preference is for good tasting food. And since most commercial growers use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), organic foods are safer for consumers.

Organic agriculture preserves our environment by conserving natural resource and encouraging biodiversity.

How can you tell if your produce is organic?

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

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 – Produced from animals that live outdoors and graze on grasses or herbs.

These labels indicate that the product meets certain criteria.

• No pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
• No genetically altered organisms
• Animals are not given antibiotics.
• The animal is never given any hormones
• No growth-promoting drug
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• No sewage solids
• GMOs are not allowed
• Never was an antibiotic given
• No hormones ever given
• There are no growth-promoting drugs
• No feed-additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage waste (if it's non-GMO).
• No irradiation

I hope this article has been helpful.

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

External Links

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• EWG's 2022 Guide for Shoppers to Pesticides on Produce


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

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• USDA

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• PubMed: Assessment of the micronutrients found in plant foods that are produced using organic and conventional agricultural techniques - 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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• Organic Industry Survey


• U.S. organic revenues soared to nearly $62 Billion in 2020

How To

Are there downsides to buying organic products?

Organic food offers many benefits. There are, however, some drawbacks. These include higher consumer prices, lower quality standards, and fewer choices.

It is okay to want more variety when shopping for groceries. But we've been conditioned to expect cheap foods that taste awful. This is why grocery stores are stocked with the same prepackaged products.

Organic food is increasingly becoming popular, thanks to the fact that it has better nutrition and tastes amazing. How can you convince people it is worth spending a little more?

You could also tell them organic food is more expensive. Organic food tastes better, but that doesn't make it any less expensive. It could even make them suspicious of you motives.

It would be better to highlight its benefits. Organic food is richer in nutrients and contains fewer pesticides and antibiotics. It's also grown without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, so it's better for the environment and us.

Many people don't want to eat organic food because it is too expensive. If they take into account the health benefits, however, they might decide that spending a few extra dollars per week is worthwhile.

The reason why organic food tastes better is that it's produced under strict guidelines that prevent contamination. It tends also to retain more vitamins and minerals.

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

Organic food is typically cheaper, because organic farming requires less labour and fertilizer.

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