With people becoming more health conscious in recent years we are seeing a dramatic increase in the availability of organic foods. It’s apparent there is increasing demand for these products as wider selections and more shelf space is being taken up in mainstream grocery stores. Many people are realizing the benefits of organic food.
Does it really make a difference to our health to eat these foods I believe so and will explain the reasons why.
The main reason is because it is totally free of pesticides, harmful additives, hormones and antibiotics.
In addition there are no artificial flavors and additives, which can affect the taste, color and aroma of food.
Animals are routinely fed antibiotics and hormones and this in turn ends on our dinner table. The rationale behind this is that it speeds up animal growth. While this may be true, with people becoming more antibiotic resistant do we really need to have it end up in in our food
Pesticides may not be as much of a concern on a fruit like a banana, with a heavy peel that is discarded, but it can be much more difficult to eliminate all traces of pesticides on fruits like strawberries, apples and blueberries.
Does organic food taste better That obviously depends on the individual, but I think it does. I particularly notice a difference in the meat, and get better tasting gravies as well.
It only makes sense that anything grown in good soil, ripened naturally by the sun, will be both tastier and healthier rather than traditional methods using chemicals and preservatives. But the only way you can make this determination is to try it for yourself.
It also is good for the environment as well. This takes farming back to basics, the way it was years ago. This means healthy food without the harmful pesticides. This type of farming ensures there will be no pollution from sprays, and less dangerous waste, in addition to having well balanced soil. So it is better for our water supply and our air.
This is particularly good for babies and young children whose immune systems are not yet mature. There is a wide range of organics in many grocery stores now, and of course, there is the option of homemade. It’s really quite easy to have your own garden and the taste is so much better than anything you will get in a store.
It is clear that more and more people are switching to organic food, as sales have been steadily increasing and the selection continues to grow.
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