Years back when I heard the word “Organic”….I thought that’s a part of rich people’s life style and ignored it. Couple of years later when there came a time I realized “You are what you eat”, took few baby steps into organic world.
In general terms, Organic food is typically grown in traditionally suitable lands without using harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products are not given any antibiotics or growth hormones.
In general terms, Organic food is typically grown in traditionally suitable lands without using harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products are not given any antibiotics or growth hormones.
Here are few facts about Organic Food
- The average non organic produce contains more than 20 pesticides.
- Organic food has more vitamins, minerals and fiber and retains the nutrient level for longer period.
- Your body becomes more resistant to disease as it will have higher levels of the essential nutrients needed to fight the infection.
- You will have more energy level because of consuming lower levels of toxins and chemicals which slows your body down.
- Organic food producers must meet stringent standards.
- Organic farms respect our water resources and do not leach nitrogen and other pollutants from their soil.
- Organic food just tastes much better.
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