What is Organic Food?

Conventional vs. Organic Farming

Haven't you wondered at why we eat food, AND ALSO take vitamins and supplements? It's because our food sources are becoming weak and loaded with everything but wholesome nutrition. All of the chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, and growth hormones are entering our bodies and causing all sorts of health problems through our food sources.  Nationwide health food stores and many many books on healthy living will lead you to discover organic food as a way to feed your body wholesome food again.  Even Mayo Clinic is now recognizing the serious need to look into our food sources for answers to the life threatening illnesses and diseases of the 21st century. 

Exactly how much quantity of a pesticide sprayed on a food, actually enters the body is in question, but wisdom tells me - when everything eaten has the residue of pesticide on it - there is going to be an amount that enters the body.  And what does it do to the body? 

It would be interesting to find out the poison levels in pesticides, or herbicides, or insecticides.  Words that end in 'cides' make me wonder doesn't it you?  Any farmers want to give an answer here?  I may have to research that thought! 

Below is a direct quote from the Mayo Clinic website - which I have also listed here for you to check out for yourself.  Please take care of your own body - no one else is paying much attention to your health. And after all..... if you don't care what's in your food .... why should the Farmers?    

"The word "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Farmers who grow organic produce and meat don't use conventional methods to fertilize, control weeds or prevent livestock disease. For example, rather than using chemical weed killers, organic farmers conduct sophisticated crop rotations and spread mulch or manure to keep weeds at bay.

Here are other differences between conventional farming and organic farming:

Conventional Farming:Apply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth

Organic Farming:  Apply natural fertilizers such as manure or compost to feed soil and plants.

Conventional Farming: Spray insecticides to reduce pests and disease

Organic Farming: Use beneficial insects and birds, mating disruptions or traps to reduce pests and disease

Conventional Farming: Use chemical herbicides to manage weeds

Organic Farming: Rotate crops, hand weed, or mulch to manage weeds

Conventional Farming: Give animals antibiotics, growth hormones and medications to prevent disease and spur growth.

Organic Farming: Give animals organic feed and allow them access to the outdoors. Use preventive measures such as rotational grazing, a balanced diet and clean housing to minimize disease."

www.MayoClinic.com Tools for Healthier Living

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