Ever since I started eating and growing organic food, people constantly ask me “is organic food better?”. I truly enjoy to give them the answer “yes it is”!
Usually though, the inquirer is not satisfied with such short an answer, he or she wants facts! Well, I’m pleased to oblige, let’s look at some good reasons to why “yes” is the right answer indeed!
Nutrients One claim often heard about organic food is that it contains more vitamins and antioxidants than non organic food. This is indeed true, which has been shown in several studies. Organic vegetables grow slowly, compared to conventionally grown; thus making it possible for them to accumulate more of these nutrients before getting harvested.
Less chemicals Bugs, micro organisms and fungi are among the pests that farmers need to protect their crops from. In conventional farming this is achieved through the use of strong chemicals, designed to harm or kill the targeted pests. However, these chemicals also affect other organisms, including you and me. Studies cannot foresee all the impact they can have since they all mix in the body, most likely creating synergi effects we can only guess about. if we eat organic food we at least cut out some of these chemicals from our diet.
Better taste Blindfold test results usually show that organic food tastes better than non organic. How is this possible? Well, if the vegetables or fruit accumulate more nutrients because they are allowed a longer growth period, then it is more than likely that they also accumulate more of the substances giving them great taste. quite obvious when you stop and think about it.
The environment The environmental issue is a strong contributive reason that organic food is better. Nevertheless, I will not dig deeper into that issue here in this article, but save that for another article to look forward to!
Conclusion I do hope that by now you are convinced that the answer to “is organic food better?” is a wholehearted YES! For your health, for the environment and for quality of life!
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