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Why buy Organic food?
There is a lot of debate whether organic food is worth the extra money these days, however there is also a growing discontent with the methods of modern farming and the quality of the foods being produced through modern methods.
Organic food is a rapidly growing industry and this is probably because the quality of organic produce is consistently so good. Not only does it often taste really good but there is also the reassurance that it is produced following standards that aim to reduce contamination from pesticides, genetically modified organisms and potentially harmful fertilisers. We are bombarded by pollutants daily from exhaust fumes from cars and other industries, synthetic products we use on our bodies and our own houses which are chemical melting pots.
So why do we actively choose to add more chemicals to our already bombarded bodies. Organic food is nutritionally rich and is produced in a way that aims to reduce harmful environmental impact as much as possible. Organic livestock is raised with particular emphasis on reducing suffering to the animal and the livestock is fed chemical and hormone free feed. It is a personal choice whether these aspects are important to you. If they are then organic food is the way to go and your body will love you for it. If you are interested in further research on this topic I suggest that you take a look at the Biological Farmers of Australia Co-Op www.bfa.com.au
Another option is to find out where your local growers market is. All the foods there may not be organic, but there are many positive aspects to buying locally produced produce such as reduced transport expenses both financially and environmentally. Buying local seasonal produce is often of greater quality because it is so fresh.