Organic food has gained
popularity globally; the public seems to be learning the importance of organic food
for their general health as each day passes by. Research shows that the main
cause of most the lifestyle diseases that affect people is conventional foods. Conventional foods contain
saturated fats, sugar/ sodium and have low nutrients thus resulting to obesity,
diabetes, heart diseases and high blood pressure. On the other hand, organic
foods are grown using organic methods hence they pose no health risks. The
method used to grow the food you eat can have a major impact on your emotional
and physical health. Organic foods are known to have nutritional benefits such
as antioxidants compared to conventional foods.
Here are some of the
benefits of organic food:
Organic produce contains fewer chemicals
Since organic farming
is done using natural methods of farming, there is minimal or no use of
chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides and pesticides. Excessive use of these
chemicals in convention farming increases the chances of getting lifestyle diseases.
Organic milk and meat has higher concentration
of certain nutrients
According to a European
study that was conducted in 2016, nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids were found
to be 50 percent higher in organic milk and meat compared to the level in conventional
foods.
Organic livestock and poultry are safe
Animals raised through conventional farming
are fed animal by products which increases the risk of developing diseases such
as mad cow disease. Furthermore, the use of antibiotics on animals leads to antibiotic
strains of bacteria which can infect human beings after eating meat from such
animals. Animals’ reared through organic farming are safer for consumption
since there is minimal use of growth hormones, antibiotics and other by
products which pose health risks to human beings.
Organic food is fresh most of the time
Organic food is
commonly harvested from nearby farms and brought to the market, that’s why it’s
fresher than conventional food. Fresh food poses minimal health risks than
conventional food which contains preservatives to make it last longer.
Organic food is not genetically engineered
Genetically engineered foods
pose risks of lifestyle diseases when they are consumed. However, organic foods
are not genetically modified in anyway thus they are safe for consumption. The American Academy
of Medicine (AAEM) carried
out a study which shows that genetically modified foods leave materials inside
our bodies that are likely to cause long-term health complications. They also
recommend that doctors should prescribe non-GMO diets to their patients.
