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Care2 Healthy Living | 15 Reasons to Eat Organic Food 12 15 Reasons to Eat Organic Food

1. In study after study, research from independent organizations consistently shows organic food is higher in nutrients than traditional foods. Research shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants , and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium. 2. They’re free of neurotoxins –toxins that are damaging to brain and nerve cells. A commonly-used class of pesticides called organophosphates was originally developed as a toxic nerve agent during World War I. When there was no longer a need for them in warfare, industry adapted them to kill pests on foods. Many pesticides are still considered neurotoxins. 3. They’re supportive of growing children’s brains and bodies . Children’s growing brains and bodies are far more susceptible to toxins than adults. Choosing organic helps feed their bodies without the exposure to pesticides and genetically-modified organisms, both of which have a relatively short history of use (and therefore safety). 4. They are...

Organic Farming - 101 - 1

Organic farming promotes the health and environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way, Produce and grains are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or GMOs What is Organic Farming? Has organic farming become more than just farming? Simply removing Agri-chemicals is not enough to turn a conventional farm into an organic farm. For example , organic farmers use quality compost, cover crops, and crop rotation to nourish soil naturally and to allow it to rest and regenerate. Organic agriculture can greatly reduce the number of greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide, that contribute to global warming. And organic farmers also promote biodiversity, by growing a variety of crops, rather than one single crop. Organic agriculture has demonstrated to outperform conventional agricultural systems under environmental stress conditions. https://www.iwilldecor.com/things-need-know-organic-farming/

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