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Evenson

Can somebody elaborate on organic food and their advantages?


Yesterday while reading an article about cancer in a health magazine, I came to know about some significant facts about organic food. The article said that organic food reduce the chances of getting cancer. It did not mention lot of things about organic food, so I have come to you guys for detailed information about them. Can somebody please elaborate on the advantages of organic food, and what all does it comprise of? I would really appreciate a prudent response. Thanks.
7 months ago
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Bhakti
Pattanaik

Organic foods are the ones that are produced naturally without using modern synthetic measures such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers and genetically modified organisms. Those should be free of artificial colors, additives,chemical ripening and food irradiation. Organic foods are expensive owing tothe advantages they have over non-organic.

Why should one prefer organic food?

1. They are safer to consume as produced in a verynatural way.

2.They are rich in vitamins, minerals and all theessential nutrients.

3. They stay fresh for longer period.

4. Growing organic fruits and vegetables does not harmthe environment rather help in curbing the soil erosion

5.According the research done by many food experts, organic food contains 10-15 % more phyto nutrients than thenon-organic food.

6. It helps in minimizing the risk of many diseases. The phenoic compounds in these foods protect your heart and save from cardiovascular diseases.

7. It also prevents you from cancer which resultsfrom consuming non organic foods high in chemicals and synthetic substances. Organicfood contain high amount of anti-oxidants which help a lot against cancer aswell overall well being.

8. Organic farms are healthier and tastier than the non organic food as they don’t use growth hormones to breed the animals.

9. Also consuming these food items help in healthy weight loss, ensuring proper bowel moment, proper digestion, cold and other diseases.

10. It helps you to have a good sleep, proper blood circulation and blesses you with good skin and hair.

Some people are worried about the cost of such food available in the market. If you plan your food in a proper way, then these food products are easily affordable.

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