Organic Produce
“Grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Animals producing meat, eggs and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.”
Organic too Expensive? Most people generally feel that eating organic is just too expensive. If you look at the long-term cost associated with choosing foods with residues of potentially harmful pesticides to eat and feed to your family, the higher price tag is worth it.
Times are changing Thankfully the marketplace is currently changing, more stores and restaurants are realizing that consumers are informed and are starting to choosing quality over quantity.
Study’s have found organically grown foods may contain “significantly” higher antioxidants than the conventionally grown varieties. It may increase your antioxidant intake by 20% to 40%. Organic strawberries, have more nutrients and antioxidants than conventionally grown, and organic tomatoes may contain up to 50 % more vitamin C and have a 139 % higher total phenolic content than non organic. Organic food is fresher, more filling and free of additives that may keep nutrients from being absorbed by your body. Organic food tastes better because it’s real. Conventional growing methods often produce tough, mealy and/or tasteless fruits and vegetables, compared to organic. Try for yourself and taste the difference!
Organic food tastes better because it’s real. Conventional growing methods often produce tough, mealy and/or tasteless fruits and vegetables, compared to organic.
