(NaturalNews) Organic foods can be considered to be better and healthier not only for the consumer but also for the environment. Organic foods are considered to be more nutrient dense than their counterparts produced via modern farming practices. Dr. David Thomas, a physician and researcher, has studied and compared the United States government guidelines and [...]
So you want to eat organic, but it costs more money and you feel that you just can’t afford to switch over completely. Are there some foods that are better to buy organic than others? You bet! You see, when it comes to produce there are some foods that are more susceptible than others to [...]
If you have decided you want to switch to organic food and are not sure where to buy it or whether your budget can make room for the extra expense, there is a way to solve both these problems easily. You can simply grow organic vegetables in your own backyard. Really, it isn’t very difficult [...]
When you think of organics you might think of a lot of things, but I bet ethics isn’t one of them. However, ethics plays a huge role in the organic world. In fact, it is a part of ethical consumerism, which is how we choose to spend our money. You see, how each and every [...]
Oh, where to begin? After all, there are so many reasons why organic is better and so many living things for which it is better. It is better for you, it is better for the farmers and the people in farming communities, and it is better for the earth. How? Let’s take a closer look. [...]
The National Organic Program and the Organic Foods Production Act are intended to assure consumers that the organic foods they purchase are produced, processed, and certified to be consistent with national organic standards. Products labeled as “100% organic” must contain (excluding water and salt) only organically produced ingredients and processing aids. Products labeled “organic” must [...]
Organic produce, organic food, organic clothing, organic products etc. What does “Organic” mean? The simplest definition is; agricultural produce are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. What about Organic Animal Products? Yes we buy organic animal products from Grocery Stores and Super Markets. We see [...]
