Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Reasons to Eat Organic - Part IHere in the United States we have organic certifiers like the California Certified Organic Farmers, Organic Trade Association, Quality Assurance International and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program; in the United Kingdom, the Soil Association is the leading certifier. The following five reasons for eating organic are based on international organic standards; for more information, visit the web sites of any of these certifiers. (Part II will be in the Oct. 7, 2004, edition of the Weekly Wellness Bulletin.) It's healthy. Organic food tends to contain higher levels of vitamin C, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium. No nasty additives. Organic food doesn't contain food additives that can cause health problems such as heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines and hyperactivity. It avoids pesticides. More than 400 chemical pesticides are routinely used in conventional farming and residues are often present in non-organic food. No genetic modification. Under organic standards, genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed. There is not a reliance on drugs. Organic farming standards prohibit the routine use of antibiotics and growth hormones in farm animals. Diana Gonzalez Free Ipod! http://www.freeiPods.com/?r=10441055 $350 free Paypal cash! http://www.dvrs4free.com/default.aspx?r=122761 Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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