8/6/2019 Organic Foods at a Glance
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Organic Foods at a Glance
Organic foods are becoming more and more popular each year.Long
before humans became dominant, nature has found his own balance.
Various crops such as rice, wheat, corn already in the earth, as
well as insects that depend on them. When people think of it as a
pest species and then attacked him withtoxic chemicals. Toxic
chemicals that eventually not only kill pests but also k
ill the various species are useful to humans, such as bee
pollinators and pest-eating birds. Finally toxic chemicals intended
for nuisance species are also harmful because it undermines the
human body. But now has come at last to return tothe awareness of
nature.
Many countries began to return to organic farming. Even in
countries like Indonesia to the organic agriculture has begun to
develop. With awareness for organicfoods are not only the consumers
who become healthy but also farmers and the environment.
Organic Foods - What Is It?Organic foods are grown without
synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, antibiotic
s or growth hormones. Organic food production is based on a
system of farming that strives for balance with nature, using
methods and materials designed with the environment in mind. Food
grown without pesticides; grown without artificial fertilizers;
grown in soil whose humus content is increased by the additions of
organic matter, grown in soil whose mineral content is increased by
the application of natural mineral fertilizers; has not been
treated with preservatives, hormones, antibiotics, etc. And the
important thing also, about the storage, do notforget about the
storage especially for food processors and food manufacturers,they
must separate organic products from non-organic products and take
steps toensure that organic foods don't come into contact with
forbidden chemicals or substances.
What to Expect From Organic Foods?Our body would be healthier if
we always consume organic food.Foods grown conventionally are
treated with chemicals and pesticides to controlweeds and pests,
prevent plant disease and fertilize soil. These chemicals and toxic
materials can remain on foods long after they are harvested and can
pose health threats to you and your family. Conventionally produced
foods are cheaper than organic foods. It is caused by organic foods
tightly controlled to be free of chemicals, using natural compost
instead of hormones or additives so it takesmore time and money but
finally produce quality products more healthy. Organic foods have
been proven to not only taste better, but to also contain more of
thefoods natural vitamins and minerals than foods harvested by
modern farming methods.
Some people buy organic products because they are concerned
about pesticides, antibiotics or other chemical residues in food.
They prefer food produced naturally for the long-term health.
