Organic is becoming more popular, but what exactly is it?
Organic describes an item grown or made without synthetic
chemicals. It applies not only to a method of growing plants and
animals, but to fruit, vegetables, grains, packaged food such as
cereal and chips, meat, eggs, dairy products, vitamins, herbs,
cosmetics, and toiletries as well. The interest in organic is
typically for health. Most people would agree that food and
products grown or made without synthetic chemicals such as
fertilizers, preservatives, and pesticides are better for you.
But it is not just the absence of the chemicals that makes a
difference – studies consistently show that organic produce
contains more nutrients than its conventionally grown
counterpart. There are a number of studies on both sides of the
organic issue. Big farm and chemical companies tend to fund the
studies that reveal that organic is no different that
conventional produce. I always wonder what exactly are they
testing and why. Be aware that factory farms produce “