The organic food revolution has been in full force for years and getting stronger across the globe. With a higher percentage of organics in our grocery store these days, the price for such foods continues to fall. Aside from the lowering of its price points, the following are compelling reasons why you might want to consider joining the organic food movement.
Why organic foods?
1. They tend to have a more robust and natural taste.
Vegetables and fruits grown organically tend to be juicier, flavorful and sweeter due to excess amount of necessary nutrients such as antioxidants and phytochemicals. They also tend to be fresher and of greater nutritional quality as compared to non-organic and imported fruits and vegetables. Even organic meat tastes more natural and is healthier than non-organic meat. We get organic meat from animals that have been reared organically such that they graze on natural grass, have room to roam, breathe fresh air, and take fresh water and healthy organic foods and supplements.
2. Beneficial to our Health.
Chemicals used in the growing of non-organic foods have been known to cause cancer. When one sprays or add these chemicals to our food sources, there is some residue that is left. As we consume this non-organic food, we end up consuming the chemical residue as well. No matter how well we wash and cook these non-organic foods, we can’t do away with all the chemical residue that can permeate the exterior and interior of the food.
If we mind about our health, we should consider adding organics to our diet. Food grown organically is free from chemical residue as no chemical is used in organic farming. The US government issues stringent measures to be followed when it comes to organic farming. Just look for the Organic-Certified label.
3. They are environmentally friendly.
We all care about Mother Nature. Unfortunately, as reported, much of the agricultural and warehouse feedlot sectors today in many parts of the world contribute heavily to the degradation of our earth. It's been said that soil erosion from commercial farms is rampant and toxic chemicals are being washed into rivers and water tables causing massive water pollution. Organic farming should be encouraged as it is more eco-friendly. Organic farming conserves the biodiversity as it doesn’t interfere with the life of other organisms. In organic farming, there is no use of chemicals and hence no toxic chemical build up.
Your health matters and what you consume defines what you become to a large degree. Living a healthy life is a choice you make every day. The benefits associated with organic foods can outweigh the lower cost of consuming processed and non-organics in the long-run, depending on your budget. However, organic food is the gift that keeps on giving - good for our health and good for our planet.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided as an educational service only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.
