Why Organic Is The Way To Go
Whatever nutritional path you’ve headed down, you’ve probably noticed the ever-growing availability of organic foods. Years ago, the term “organic” may have brought about images of bowls of granola with fruit or tofu and brown rice purchased at a health-food store. Things are different today. Organic foods can be found right in your local grocery store. And not all organic products are necessarily what you’d expect, either - some alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and even clothing are now all available with their organic counterparts.
But why go organic? Here a few reasons why:
1. Organic produce is grown with natural fertilizers (manure, compost). While conventionally grown produce makes use of chemicals such as herbicides and insecticides, organic produce is grown in a more natural way. Leaving the organic produce free of these chemicals when consumed.
2. Organic food is often fresher because it doesn’t contain preservatives that make it last longer. Organic produce is most of the time produced on smaller farms nearer to where it is sold.
3. Organic farming tends to be better for the environment. Organic farming practices may reduce pollution, conserve water, reduce soil erosion, increase soil fertility, and use less energy. Farming without synthetic pesticides is also better for animals and people who live close to farms.
4. Organically raised animals are NOT given antibiotics, growth hormones, or fed animal byproducts. Organically raised animals are also given more space to move around and access to the outdoors, which help to keep them healthy.
5. Organic meat and milk can be richer in certain nutrients. Studies show that levels of certain nutrients were up to 50% higher in organic meat and milk than in conventionally raised versions.
6. Organic food is GMO-free. Meaning organic food is not tampered with, making sure that the plants/animals DNA's remain the same and untouched following the natural flow of things.
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