Why Eating Organic is Better for You By: Saba Shojai
Jul 16, 2015
Why Eating Organic is Better for You
By: Saba Shojai
Organic: What Does it Mean?
“Organic”= the way farmers grow and process agricultural products Designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution Organic farming include using natural fertilizers
Organic vs Conventional Farming
Organic
• Increase sustainability • Promotes biodiversity• Good soil & air quality • Natural growing practices • Minimizes chemical use• Practice of crop rotation
Conventional
• chemicals and synthetics to manage weeds and pests
• unnatural farming methods • pesticides allow toxicity • Pesticides damaging to health
Organic Production
Organic food must be produced without: AntibioticsArtificial growth hormones High fructose corn syrup Artificial dyes Artificial sweeteners derived from chemicals Synthetically created chemical pesticide and fertilizers Genetically engineered proteins and ingredients
Organic Claims
“Organic” = at least 95% organic material “Made with organic ingredients” = at least 70% organic“Contains organic Ingredients” = less than 70% organic
Organic vs. Natural What is the Difference?
Organic
• third party government accredited certifying agents
• strict set of federal standards
• ecological sustainability • Avoids hazardous material
Natural
• Not regulated by third party
• No set standards • corporate marketing
departments • marketing tool
Pesticide Residue
Why Organic is Better
Organic product meet stringent standards Tastes great Reduces health risks
Why Organic is Better
Farmers work in harmony with nature Producers are leaders in innovative research Producers strive to preserve diversity
Organic Food Growth
• Increase in organic
food sales • Increase in
organic markets
Organic Production• Increase in
production over the
years