Health benefits of organic food

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOOD

Organic food has gained quite bit of popularity in recent years. The opinion that it is healthier than conventional food is quite strong. The organic standards are captured in the Organic Food Production Act, USDA organic regulations, and the National Organic Program Handbook.

There are strict guide lines set in place for a food to be labeled organic, some of these include: no pesticides can be used, no artificial hormones, and no chemicals. This includes not only on the product, but in the soil and water used to grow them too.

Here are few details that you must consider before switching to organic food.

Health Benefits of Organic food  Prevents premature aging  Reduces the risk of heart diseases  Boosts immune system  Tastes better than non-organic food  Prevents cancer

Disadvantage:  Deteriorate quickly due to shorter shelf life.  More expensive – ranges from 20% to 100% more compared to conventional food.

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