Why Organic Foods? Chemicals such as synthetic fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides are widely used in conventional agriculture and residues remain on (and in) the food we eat. Organic food is often fresher because it doesn’t contain preservatives that make it last longer. Is organic food really better? Organic diets we know lead to less pesticide
Are There Organic Pesticides? Are there organic pesticides? Organic pesticides are usually considered as those pesticides that come from natural sources. These natural sources are usually plants, as is the case with pyrethrum (pyrethins), rotenone or ryania (botanical insecticides), or minerals, such as boric acid, cryolite, or diatomaceous earth. Does organic still use pesticides? It’s
Does Eating Organic Really Matter? Does eating organic really matter? Overall, is it better to eat organic? Organic diets we know lead to less pesticide and antibiotic exposure, but nutritionally, they are about the same. In addition, there’s no evidence of clinically relevant differences between organic and conventional milk. Is organic food really safer? Compared
Do Organic Foods Contain Chemicals? Do organic foods contain chemicals? Organic foods do not have preservatives. Local growers produce them, so they tend to be fresher. They also don’t have chemicals and artificial flavors. The organic label doesn’t guarantee better flavor or freshness. Is organic food really chemical free? Most people think of organic as