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Old 01-24-2006, 12:46 AM
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Organic foods

Organic food is, in general, food that is produced without the use of artificial pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In common usage, the word organic is a broad reference that can apply equally to store-bought food products, food originating in a home garden where no synthetic inputs are used, and even food gathered or hunted in the wild.

However, the term organic is increasingly associated with certified organic foods, which are produced and labeled according to strictly regulated standards. In many countries, including the United States, Japan and in the European Union, certification is a matter of legislation, and commercial use of the word organic, outside of the certification framework, is illegal. The specifics of certification are the subject of wide debate and disagreement among organic producers and consumers; at present, there is no universally accepted definition of organic food.

Organic foods, like food in general, can be grouped into two categories, fresh and processed, based on production methods, availability and consumer perception.
Fresh food is seasonal and highly perishable. Fresh produce — vegetables and fruits — is the most available type of organic food, and closely associated with organic farming. It is often purchased directly from the growers, at farmers' markets, from on-farm stands, through speciality food stores, and through community-supported agriculture (CSA) projects.
Unprocessed animal products — organic meat, eggs, dairy — are less common. Prices are significantly higher than for conventional food, and availability is lower.
For fresh food, "organic" usually means:
  • produced without extensive use of synthetic chemicals (eg: fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones)
  • substantially free of genetically modified organisms
  • (often, but not necessarily) locally grown
Processed food accounts for most of the items in a supermarket. Little of it is organic, and organic prices are often high. In spite of this, organic processed products are now primarily purchased from supermarkets. The majority of processed organics comes from large food conglomerates, as producing and marketing products like canned goods, frozen vegetables, prepared dishes and other convenience foods is beyond the scope of small organic producers.
For processed organic food, the general definition is:
  • contains only (or at least a certain specified percentage of) organic ingredients
  • contains no artificial food additives
  • processed without artificial methods, materials and conditions (eg: no chemical ripening, no food irradiation)
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Organic food may even be labelled by processes to prepare the food. Things that are irradiated or ripened through chemical or artificial means may not be called organic. There may be some strong facts available that organic food is healthier. Definitely avoiding pesticides is healthier. This translates to the consumer as greater cost for organically grown food, and not everyone can afford to eat organic all of the time.
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Organic Foods provide individuals the opportunity to enjoy a sustainable diet instead of the traditional foods that are devastating to both consumers and the environment.They disrupt the natural body processes and the body is forces to expend additional energy to deal with the increased toxicity. Most of these toxins are also carcinogenic.
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Organic food is a great way to provide your body with necessary vitamins and other nutrients that your body needs to function properly and defend against disease and aging.
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Organic Foods are the foods which are very natural and its very beneficial for your health.It will not contain any chemical in it.And they all are the rich source of Vitamins and Minerals.So your body will get the pure supplement from it.
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Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations.
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