Delicious Meals for a Large Family: What we eat in a day! Microgreens Edition | Heartway Farms

For now, love yourself and enjoy this one ... 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is organic food?

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 produced naturally and without any harmful substances, such as chemical fertilizers or pesticides. These chemicals may cause damage to animals as well as humans.

Inorganic food can include meat, fish eggs, buttermilk cheese, buttermilk, yogurt, honey grains, vegetables, fruits spices, and herbs.

Organic refers specifically to the method an agricultural product has been grown. Organic farming uses natural methods to grow crops. Conventional farming uses pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

Organic foods must comply with strict guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 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. Additionally, organic food must be raised without toxic chemicals, petroleum-based fertilizers, sewage sludges, or ionizing radiation.

Does organic mean that it is not sprayed with pesticides?

Organic food is free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers. This means that organic food is often free of pesticides and fertilizers.

Organic produce contains more nutrients and is healthier than conventionally manufactured foods, as it does not contain any harmful additives.

Farmers must follow strict guidelines to grow organic crops under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

These guidelines address soil preparation, crop rotations, pest control, water conservation, harvesting, and other practices.

In addition, organic farming methods promote healthy ecosystems, which benefit wildlife and natural habitats.

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 - Produce certified by the USDA as being 100% organic.

Certified Naturally Grown: Produce that has been grown in accordance with organic practices, but has yet to receive certification from USDA.

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 synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
• There are no genetically modified organisms
• The animal is never given antibiotics
• Animals are not ever given hormones.
• No growth-promoting medications
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• No sewage sludge
• GMOs prohibited
• No antibiotics ever given
• No hormones ever given
• No growth-promoting medications
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage sludge (if it's a non-GMO)
• No irradiation

I hope you found the article useful.

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. Healthy choices must be made when purchasing food.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) offers the following tips on how to pick "cleaner" food:

Buy organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible.

Look for USDA organic labels on meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and honey.

Avoid processed foods that are labeled "natural" or "no added ingredients."

Carefully review ingredient lists. If an ingredient doesn't appear on the list, it could be added to the product during processing.

You should choose fresh meats rather than frozen or canned. Foods that are frozen or canned often have less nutritionally-rich ingredients, such as high fructosecorn syrup.

What are some things I should look out for when purchasing organic goods?

USDA-certified organic label are desirable. This guarantee that the product has met specific standards set forth by USDA. Look for the "USDA Organic" seal on packages, boxes, cartons, cans, and jars.

When buying meat, make sure it is from organically fed cows. Cattle are ruminants. They eat the whole animal. 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.

Chicken should be only purchased from chickens raised on organic feed, and not given antibiotics. Chickens are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Omnivorous chickens possess a digestive tract made up of a crop.

Buy dairy products that are 100% organically produced. Just like ruminants, dairy cows also have four stomachs. The fourth stomach, or the udder is where you get milk.

When purchasing other types of livestock, check the label to see what percentage of the diet the animals were fed. For example, pork may be marked "95% organic" to indicate that 95 percent of the pork's feed is organic.

Statistics

• 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)
• Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
• 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

ota.com

• OTA


• In 2020, the U.S. organic sales reached a record high of almost $62 billion

sciencedirect.com

• Organic food and its impact on human well-being: ScienceDirect assesses the status quo as well as future research prospects


• Technical Note: Simultaneous carotenoid- and vitamin analysis of milk coming from total mixed ration-fed cattle optimized for xanthophyll discovery - ScienceDirect

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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


• PubMed: Comparison of the total phenolic, ascorbic acid and freeze-dried strawberry, marionberry, and corn grown with conventional, organic, sustainable agricultural practices.

ams.usda.gov

• Home


• Agricultural Marketing Service

How To

What happens to your Body When You Switch To Organic Products?

Organic products are grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics, or genetic manipulation. They are free-range and come from clean water sources. The term "organic" means they do not contain any chemicals or additives. This product was made from natural materials and is free of harmful substances.

The term "natural", refers only to how food was grown. This term is often used to refer to foods that are not processed into final forms (such as fruits). Natural foods are often fresher than others because they haven't been treated with heat, radiation, or chemical preservatives. Some people don't believe that natural means healthy. Experts aren't sure if there is much to be different between organic and traditional foods. Both types can be tested for safety and quality. Organic produce has less pesticide residues and pollutant than conventionally grown food.

Most grocery stores offer organic options. Check with your local market if you want organic meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, and seafood. Some companies only sell organic products. Others have separate sections. Look for USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Biodynamic Association Certified, Rainforest Alliance Certified, etc.

These foods should be avoided by women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. Unborn babies and infants can be affected by pesticides.