| I have been asked a couple of times lately whether | | | | Some organic farmers use biodynamics, energetic |
| organically labeled food is really organic. So I thought I | | | | remedies to further boost the life force of their crop. |
| would write a little about why choosing organic is | | | | For a real taste treat, try biodynamic almonds or |
| such a clever move for your health, and how to | | | | walnuts. |
| make sure that what you're buying is really organic. | | | | 5. To maintain the health of their animals, organic |
| We have a choice now; organic food is more widely | | | | farmers use natural remedies - herbs, nutrients and |
| available than ever before; even in the major | | | | homoeopathy. This makes them completely free of |
| supermarkets. But why make the decision to switch | | | | chemicals and artificial hormones. I particularly enjoy |
| to organic when you have the choice? Here's why: | | | | cooking my breakfast egg, knowing that the hen |
| 1. Organic food tastes better. This is particularly | | | | that produced it has had a happy life. |
| noticeable with apples and tomatoes, but with most | | | | 6. Genetic engineering is a relatively new practice in |
| other foods too. | | | | agriculture that may detrimental effects in the future. |
| 2. Organic food is grown using full spectrum nutrient | | | | Organic food is not genetically engineered. |
| fertilisers. This means that the plant can take up | | | | How You Can Be Sure You Are Buying Truly Organic |
| more nutrients, and that the soil remains viable. | | | | Food |
| Organic food is purported to have a higher | | | | Organic growers must undergo a lengthy and |
| concentration of vitamins and minerals as a result, | | | | exhaustive process to obtain the 'certified' logo which |
| although this is a subject of heated debate in the | | | | guarantees you are buying a truly organic product. |
| scientific community! | | | | When you buy a certified organic product you will |
| 3. Because organic farmers use only natural | | | | see a retailer or producer number. Growers are |
| substances to fertilise their crops, care for their | | | | regularly audited to ensure their compliance, and any |
| animals, deter pests and combat disease, the farmers | | | | organic product can be traced back to its source |
| are not exposed to any harmful chemicals, and the | | | | through the food chain. By looking for the |
| environment is not polluted. | | | | certification logo and producer number you can be |
| 4. We are all exposed to non-natural chemicals every | | | | sure that the food you are buying is truly organic. |
| day. Our bodies have some ability to excrete them, | | | | Because organic food is so widely available now, the |
| but if we're overloaded, our bodies will try to store | | | | gap between the price of organic and non-organic |
| the toxins where they won't cause any harm. Often | | | | food has narrowed considerably; particularly in the |
| this is in fat tissue. Some industrial chemicals are | | | | areas of dairy, flour and bread. Next time you shop |
| hormone disrupters, potentially causing hormone | | | | for food, enjoy the extra benefits you can get from |
| imbalance disorders. Choosing organic reduces your | | | | choosing organic! |
| exposure to these chemicals. | | | | |