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Do you get organic produce when you go to the grocery store?
There is a difference between the two and, after our discussion, you may decide
that organic foods are the way to go.
What are the benefits of buying organic produce?
While both types of produce may look the same, organic foods must be able to meet
specific standards of production, including specific growing and processing conditions
that are unique to foods that can be labeled "organic".
For starters organic food is not grown with any pesticides or nonorganic fertalizer
and my favorite, no human waste fertilizer. Thank you.
They also cannot be processed using ionizing radiation—a process that kills bacteria
but that some people believe is unsafe. Finally, the food can't be genetically altered.
At one point, organic foods were grown on small farms, particularly those that
were family-owned and operated. There are easier and better ways to get organic food these days.
With the internet it may be possible for you to have your own organic garden and watch it via webcam.
In today's time, however, organic foods are grown on larger farms and are more
readily available in most supermarkets, co-ops and health food stores.
In the US, parts of Europe and Japan, the production of organic foods is currently federally
regulated and in other countries, specific organic certification is required before
these foods can be sold.
Organic foods are raw fruits and vegetables that have not been processed or domesticated.
Many of these products are only available during certain times of the year.
In truth, processed organic foods need only contain a certain percentage of organic
ingredients.
In Australia, for example, a food can be labeled "organic" if it
contains at least 95% organic ingredients.
In some other countries the percentage can be much less.
There are no food additives in the nonorganic ingredients.
In some cases, the organic food must be made using energy-saving techniques and packaged
in recyclable or biodegradable materials. Bonus im already seeing good karma.
Its not always obvious which food is "truly" organic.
The best way to get organic foods is to get it directly from the organic grower
Organic foods are safe, healthy and alive. You may find your childrens behavior
start to change when you change to organic.
The food is incredibly tasty and will bring your body to life!