Are Organic Foods Good for You?

With hypermarkets becoming an agglomeration of poisoning so-called foods, and in the conditions of more and more sensitivities and illness, it’s no wonder people turn towards natural organic foods. Although comparisons between non-conventional and conventional foods are relevant, any consumer can use his/her common sense to decide whether the foods he/she buys are good and healthy.

Antibiotics, hormones and pesticides residue are just a few of the dangers that come between non-organic foods. The non-organic livestock is raised in very harsh environment conditions, while the veggies in non-organic farms are synthetically stimulated to look nutritional and take the consumer’s eye. By contrast, natural organic foods are process or grown according to the rules of Mother Nature, with very little human intervention.

Natural organic foods may also present traces of chemical residues, but these usually come from nearby farms that rely on chemicals for crop agriculture. Furthermore, with natural organic foods there are a lot more nutrients and fewer threats for the health. Let’s take eggs for instance, analysis indicate that besides the fact that the organic product is free of antibiotics and hormones, there is less saturated fat, less cholesterol, huge amounts of beta-carotene, superior levels of vitamin A, twice more Omega3 oil acids than in non-organic eggs. The difference is more than apparent, not to mention that the protein quality is incredible.

The word has traveled far between countries about the positive aspects of natural organic foods, and since not all geographic areas benefit from the direct access to organic retailers; it is good to know that many of the products can be now ordered online from the closest farmers. Thus, natural organic foods will sooner be available in farm markets than in supermarkets. Moreover, in case you travel to the country side, the chances to find producers of safe natural organic foods are a lot higher. Do a bit of research on your own to see where you can find organic products and whether you can grow your own organically natural garden.

The only disadvantage of natural organic foods is their price, because they are between 10% and 40% more expensive than non-organic foods. When it comes to vegetables and fruits, the products are very easy to recognize by their look: there will be no huge perfect apples or strawberries, but various fruit sizes, some better than others. Although it is more difficult to tell the difference for meat, go shopping in farmer markets and supermarkets and you’ll find what you need!

Are Organic Foods  becoming Mainstream Food!

Organic foods are now part of the mainstream food supply as fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, eggs, canned goods, cereals and snack foods are flooding the store shelves. Based on consumer demand for organic food products, sales are projected to grow at an astonishing rate. Baby boomers, those aged 44 to 62, represent a large percentage of organic food consumers. They are more likely to buy locally produced foods and want to eat healthy and live well. They also have money to indulge their preferences.

While most people believe that organic foods are healthier, their higher cost is a deterrent. Organic foods cost an average of 50 percent more than conventionally grown produce. Nonetheless, organic food sales are increasing and are no longer available only in health food stores. Comparative shopping and purchasing “in-season” produce will help keep personal food budgets in line.

Source:  N.C. State University