Talking about what organic food is in the last several weeks makes you realize that it’s more about what organic food DOESN’T contain than anything else. Because really, that’s the simple truth, the pure definition of organic food is basically what we all think food should be. What it used to be. Real food. (to…
Why organic?
What Is So Special About Organic Food? (Part 4 – What Are GMOs?)
If you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure you read part 1, part 2 and part 3 to understand what the difference is between organic and non-organic (also called “conventional”) foods. I try to get to the point and not write lengthy articles, I realize we all live busy and hectic lives, but I…
What Is So Special About Organic Food? (Part 3 – Environmental Impact)
So far, we’ve examined the basics of what it means to eat organic food: no added synthetic pesticides and other chemicals. We’ve also learned about the use of pesticides on non-food items like the cotton that will be used to make our clothes. Bottom line is: synthetic chemicals are used in various forms of productions…
What Is So Special About Organic Food? (Part 2 – Beyond Food)
I hope you took the time to read part 1 of this series about organic food, explaining what the difference is and that you’ve hopefully decided to reduce your exposure to pesticides by using the list of the most contaminated foods. I’ve come to realize that although the word “organic” is gaining in popularity, the…