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IntroductionIntroductionOrganic foods have been making rounds since past few years and even health experts are emphasizing on their benefits.
Surprisingly, organic food is nothing new to humankind as our ancestors used to eat the same quality food when there were no chemicals and fertilizers.
What is organic foodWhat is organic food
The production of organic food is carried out in harmony with The production of organic food is carried out in harmony with the nature and not against it. the nature and not against it.
There are certain set of principles that are to be followed for There are certain set of principles that are to be followed for producing organic food that is 100% natural and great to taste. producing organic food that is 100% natural and great to taste.
Principles Principles
Consideration for highest standards for animal welfareConsideration for highest standards for animal welfare No use of chemical pesticides and fertilizersNo use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers Avoid the use of organisms that are genetically modifiedAvoid the use of organisms that are genetically modified The food production makes use of comparatively less energy The food production makes use of comparatively less energy
of fossil fuel per calorieof fossil fuel per calorie The aim is to protect the biodiversity in the nature by trying to The aim is to protect the biodiversity in the nature by trying to
maintain appropriate animals, plants and wildlife. maintain appropriate animals, plants and wildlife.
Is it New to This World?Is it New to This World?
Certainly not! Hundreds of years back when there were no Certainly not! Hundreds of years back when there were no chemical fertilizers and pesticides, humans used to produce their chemical fertilizers and pesticides, humans used to produce their crops on the fertile banks of the rivers and the crop thus crops on the fertile banks of the rivers and the crop thus produced were 100 percent natural and great to taste. produced were 100 percent natural and great to taste.
Why should you switch Over to Organic Why should you switch Over to Organic Food?Food?
Produced Under Strict StandardsProduced Under Strict Standards Organic food is usually produced under strict standards in most Organic food is usually produced under strict standards in most
of the countries.of the countries.
You will find special labels certified by the government of You will find special labels certified by the government of respective countries pasted on these product packagingrespective countries pasted on these product packaging
No Use of Harmful ChemicalsNo Use of Harmful Chemicals These food products are produced using organic manure so These food products are produced using organic manure so
that the crops thus produced do not contain a single trace of that the crops thus produced do not contain a single trace of harmful chemicals that are dangerous to health.harmful chemicals that are dangerous to health.
Prioritizing Animal WelfarePrioritizing Animal Welfare Animal welfare is the basic purpose of organic farming.Animal welfare is the basic purpose of organic farming. The animals are reared and bred on naturally growing The animals are reared and bred on naturally growing
grasslands that are devoid of any chemicals, pesticides or grasslands that are devoid of any chemicals, pesticides or herbicidesherbicides..
Maintaining Healthy SoilMaintaining Healthy Soil Organic farmers make it their routine to maintain the Organic farmers make it their routine to maintain the
health of the soil so that the future generation will too get health of the soil so that the future generation will too get a healthy soil for crop production.a healthy soil for crop production.
Protection of WaterwaysProtection of Waterways Since no chemical pollutants are released in the waterways, Since no chemical pollutants are released in the waterways,
the purity and the natural ecosystem habitat are protected the purity and the natural ecosystem habitat are protected due to organic farming.due to organic farming.
Supports Biodiversity Researches reveal that organic farming encourages biodiversity and production of more crops of different species as compared to non- organic farming.
Reduces Green House GasesReduces Green House Gases Organic farming makes use of natural crop production Organic farming makes use of natural crop production
methods that increase the percentage of carbon in the soil.methods that increase the percentage of carbon in the soil.Tastes BetterTastes Better Many people who have been using organic food for some Many people who have been using organic food for some
time vouch for the fact that it tastes much better and fresh time vouch for the fact that it tastes much better and fresh than non-organic food.than non-organic food.
Treasure of GoodnessTreasure of Goodness Organic food is thus a treasure of goodness as it is good for Organic food is thus a treasure of goodness as it is good for
you and also for the nature.you and also for the nature.Natural VersionNatural Version Since the process avoid the use of organisms modified Since the process avoid the use of organisms modified
genetically; you get what is 100 percent natural and what genetically; you get what is 100 percent natural and what nature always wanted you to eatnature always wanted you to eat..
How to Identify Organic FoodHow to Identify Organic Food
Most of the products come with the organic label certified by Most of the products come with the organic label certified by
their country. At times, when you are buying a packaged food, their country. At times, when you are buying a packaged food, there will be multiple ingredients in one pack. In such a there will be multiple ingredients in one pack. In such a situation, it can be difficult to identify a complete organic situation, it can be difficult to identify a complete organic food. food.
Reading the Label CarefullyReading the Label Carefully For this, you need to read the label carefully. If the label reads For this, you need to read the label carefully. If the label reads
95 percent organic then it indicates that 5 percent of the 95 percent organic then it indicates that 5 percent of the product has non-organic or genetically treated ingredients. So, product has non-organic or genetically treated ingredients. So, only opt for the products whose label say 100 percent organic only opt for the products whose label say 100 percent organic and also details the names of the ingredients used in the and also details the names of the ingredients used in the product. product.
Example:Example: Whenever you go to buy a fruit or vegetable in the shop, Whenever you go to buy a fruit or vegetable in the shop,
you will find different digit numbers on the packaging such you will find different digit numbers on the packaging such as:as:
Non-organic or conventional food product- Four digit number Non-organic or conventional food product- Four digit number such as apple 4416 such as apple 4416 Organic food product- Five-digit number that begins with nine Organic food product- Five-digit number that begins with nine such as apple 94416such as apple 94416GMO or Genetically Modified Food product-Five digit GMO or Genetically Modified Food product-Five digit number that begins with 8 such as apple 84416number that begins with 8 such as apple 84416
Why are Organic Foods Better Than Non-Why are Organic Foods Better Than Non-Organic?Organic?
No Pesticide ResiduesNo Pesticide Residues Enhanced Antioxidant BenefitsEnhanced Antioxidant Benefits Improved Heart Health Improved Heart Health Increases ImmunityIncreases Immunity Non-Resistance to AntibioticNon-Resistance to Antibiotic
Foods with High Level of PesticidesFoods with High Level of Pesticides
GrapesGrapes CucumbersCucumbers Sweet Bell PeppersSweet Bell Peppers Apples Cherry TomatoesApples Cherry Tomatoes Peaches Peaches SpinachSpinach Summer Squash Summer Squash Kale/Collard Greens Kale/Collard Greens
Where to Buy Organic FoodWhere to Buy Organic Food
You must buy organic foods from places that are registered. You must buy organic foods from places that are registered. Most of them also offer online dispatch but only choose items Most of them also offer online dispatch but only choose items that are non-perishable or last for long. Some places to buy that are non-perishable or last for long. Some places to buy organic foods in India include:organic foods in India include:
Navdanya Organic Outlet, New DelhiNavdanya Organic Outlet, New Delhi Sahaja Aaharam, HyderabadSahaja Aaharam, Hyderabad Farmers Market, MumbaiFarmers Market, Mumbai Borkars Market, MumbaiBorkars Market, Mumbai Nature bound Farms, ThaneNature bound Farms, Thane Restore, ChennaiRestore, Chennai
