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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my produce is organic?
These three labels are essential if you want to be certain that you are purchasing organic produce.
USDA Organic Certified: Produces certified by USDA as 100% organic.
Certified Naturally-Grown - Produce which has passed strict organic practices requirements, but not yet received USDA certification.
Pastured/Free Range - Produce from animals who live outdoors and graze freely on grass and herbs.
These labels are used to indicate that the product meets specified criteria.
- No pesticides nor synthetic fertilizers
- No genetically modified organisms
- Animals are never given antibiotics
- The animal is never given any hormones
- No growth-promoting drugs
- No feed additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No irradiation
- No sewage solids
- GMOs prohibited
- Never was an antibiotic given
- No hormones ever given
- No growth-promoting medications
- No feed-additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No sewage sludge, if it's not a GMO
- No irradiation
I hope this article was helpful!
Is organic meat more nutritious?
If you've been paying attention for any time, you probably already know the answer to this question. But here's the rub, organic food is becoming more popular while conventional food continues to fall out of favour.
Organic foods are more appealing because they are healthier. In addition to being safer for our health, organic products also help the environment by reducing pollution and waste.
There are two sides to the coin. Organic produce takes longer to grow, and it requires more resources. Organic food is more expensive than non-organic.
Organic meats can be more expensive that those from conventionally raised animals. But, you can reduce the cost of organic meats without compromising quality.
Buy local to save money. Buying locally grown fruits and vegetables helps keep prices low because farmers receive incentives to grow healthy crops.
Look for bargains to cut down on costs. When you purchase organics, there are often discounts.
Consuming less meat is another way to save cash. Meat production can be costly due to the feed needed to raise livestock.
There are many reasons why organic food is better for our bodies and the planet, but we should be careful not to overlook the cost.
What should I look out for when buying organic products?
Look for USDA-certified organic labels. This certifies that the product has met certain standards set by USDA. On packages, boxes, cartons or cans, look out for the USDA Organic seal.
When shopping for meat, ensure it comes from cows fed 100% organic feed. Cattle are ruminants. They eat the whole animal. Ruminant cattle have four stomach areas: rumen (reticulum), omasum (omasum), and abomasum. To be labeled '100% organic, all animal parts must be organically nourished.
Make sure you only buy chicken from chicken farms that are fed organically and have never been given antibiotics. Chickens can eat both animal and plant food. A digestive tract that is omnivorous includes a crop, proventriculus and gizzard. It also contains small intestines, large intestines, and anus.
It is important to ensure that dairy products are from cows that were fed 100% organic feed. Just like ruminants have four stomachs, dairy cows have four. The fourth stomach compartment, the udder, is where milk comes from.
When purchasing other types of livestock, check the label to see what percentage of the diet the animals were fed. One example is pork that may be labeled '95% Organic'. This means that 95 percent came from organic sources.
What is inorganic?
Organic food is produced without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. These chemicals could cause health problems for those who eat inorganic food.
Organic food is grown naturally without harmful substances such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. These chemicals can harm humans and animals.
Inorganic food can include meat, fish eggs, buttermilk cheese, buttermilk, yogurt, honey grains, vegetables, fruits spices, and herbs.
The way that an agricultural product is grown organically is what the term means. Organic farming is based on natural methods, soil amendments, and crop growth. Conventional farming uses pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must set strict guidelines for organic foods. The National Organic Program Standards state that organic food must be freed from banned substances like antibiotics, growthhormones, genetically altered organisms (GMOs) and industrial solvents. Organic food must not be produced with toxic chemicals, petroleum or sewage sludges or ionizing radioactive substances.
What are the benefits of organic products for skin?
Organic skincare products do not contain synthetic chemicals like parabens,phthalates, mineral oils, petroleum jelly or petrolatum.
Organic skincare products are free from artificial colours, fragrances and preservatives.
They also help to preserve healthy skin and prevent premature aging.
Here are some common terms you might encounter when searching for organic products
- Paraben Free is a grouping of chemicals that are used to maintain certain cosmetic products safe, but can be toxic when consumed in large quantities.
- Fragrance-Free – The product does not contain essential oils or perfumes.
- Cruelty-Free--No animals were hurt in the manufacturing process.
- Natural Ingredients: The ingredient is naturally derived form the animal or plant.
- Vegetarian/Vegetarian - All ingredients are vegan or vegetarian.
- Gluten-Free means that the formulation was free of gluten.
- 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 means that no ingredient in the product contains 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.
Statistics
- 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)
- Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (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)
- 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 foods: Safety, Risks and Public Concerns - A Review - Journal of Food Science and Technology
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- Organic Industry Survey
- U.S. sales of organic products soared to new heights, reaching nearly $62Billion in 2020
sciencedirect.com
- The impact of organic food on human health: Assessment of the status quo, prospects for research - ScienceDirect
- Technical note: Simultaneous analysis of vitamin and carotenoid content in milk from cows fed total mixed rations. Xanthophyll detection is possible - ScienceDirect
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How To
Are there any disadvantages to purchasing organic products
Organic food has numerous benefits. However, there are also some drawbacks. These include higher consumer price, lower quality standards, fewer options, and fewer choice.
It's okay to want more variety in grocery shopping. We have been trained to expect inferior food that tastes bad. 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. So how do you convince people it's worth paying a little extra?
Well, you could tell them that organic food costs more. It doesn't change the fact that organic food tastes more delicious. They might be suspicious of your motives.
Instead, you should highlight its many benefits. Organic food is more nutritious and has fewer pesticides or antibiotics. Organic food is healthier for you and your environment because it doesn't contain synthetic fertilizers or herbicides.
Many people avoid organic food because they assume it's too expensive. They may find that spending just a few dollars per Week is worthwhile if they consider the health benefits.
Organic food tastes better, because it's made under strict guidelines to prevent contamination. Organic food retains more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Organic food is also better for you because it's picked later. This makes organic food fresher and easier for you to digest.
Organic food is typically cheaper, because organic farming requires less labour and fertilizer.
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