Going Organic
Organic Food
Organic foods are produced by farmers that highlight the fact that their products have been carefully attended to in that special measures have been put into place to make sure the soil is healthy and renewable resources are used. These foods should be free of most conventional pesticides and synthetic ingredients. Organic meats should have no hormones or antibiotics. Interested in reading more?
Have you ever thought about going organic to find out it was too expensive? The price can add up, and that’s why it’s essential to include “food” in your budget. The same way we take our cars to the mechanic when it needs a fine tune-up is the same way we should think about our bodies. Investing in yourself may give you the tune-up your body needs. Orgain: Gift Cards now available! Give the gift of clean, plant-based nutrition and wellness to a friend or family member.
When we’re purchasing or cooking organic foods, many of us forget about the quality of our ingredients. It makes sense to also prepare our foods using organic food ingredients.
Before organic foods can be sold in stores, the farm where the food is grown must be certified. This is done by an approved government certifier. The company where the food is handled or processed must be certified also.
Though many may speculate if the products they bought or thinking about purchasing are organic. The answer is simple. Try it and see. Though we can’t just look at it and tell, some signs may be present once you get the product home. In my opinion, when I purchase organic foods, I can tell the difference in whether the food lasts longer than non-organic foods. It may cook better, taste better, and/or the texture may feel better.
Organic products are not created equal
All organic products are not created equal, and there are certain requirements that the product has to meet. There are four different organic label meanings (I will not go into detail but you can research them): 100 percent organic; Organic; Made with Organic (XYZ) and Specific Organic Ingredients List. The rules for labeling cover the use and placement of words and labels and the order in which the ingredients are listed, along with other product information.
Note: The product can contain less than 70 percent and still be considered organic but if you had to choose between organic or non-organic, organic will be the better choice. See the proposed rules.
I’ve always enjoyed the realm of health and fitness. After studying basic nutrition and diet therapy and receiving a diploma from NPTI (National Personal Training Institute), I wanted to become my own boss and was willing to help anyone who wanted to become the three “F’s (fit, flexible, and fabulous). Since things didn’t work out as planned and life happened, I decided to write about it.