Switching to Organic Food: What are the Benefits?

 

 

Yes, the world is growing, but it is also taking a conscious step back. A step towards the right direction, fortunately. With people reading up on and choosing to buy more organic produce, we are going back to the good old days- when food was more fresh and less pesticide. And why not! Organic produce is healthy in more ways than one.

You might wonder how. To start with, organic produce does not make use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in any way. The seeds used, and even the fodder that animals eat, are non-GMO produce. The food, therefore, is as unadulterated as it can be. Other than this, the farmers growing organic food make sure not to use pesticides, fertilisers or any other chemical during the production. Non-organic food, on the other hand, is filled with chemicals that ultimately enter our body. The harm that these chemicals cause might not be evident initially, but they do pose health risks in the long run. The next time you go grocery shopping, buy organic bananas, vegetables, and everything you need.

Another feature of organic food production that benefits human health immensely is that organic food does not use colouring agents, preservatives, and flavourings. You get what you see, unlike their non-organic counterpart. So if you buy papaya that looks edible, the chances of it being raw inside are negligible in case it’s organic produce. With non-organic produce, it’s a difficult say. Moreover, organic produce is not just beneficial for humans’ health but also for soil health. Excessive chemical use might rip the soil of its essential nutrients and alter the soil type. Farmers use natural manures such as green and animal manure to enrich the soil during organic farming. Using natural manure instead of chemical fertilisers makes it possible for farmers to grow healthy produce resistant to crop diseases. Healthy soil equals healthy crops, which in turn means healthy humans!

Make it a point only to buy organic produce from today. Whenever you go shopping, buy organic bananas, pineapples, cauliflowers, etc. Even if the product’s cost is slightly more than that of the conventional produce, remember all the nutrients packed in the organic produce and all the health benefits it entails!