Is it beneficial to eat organic food? Well, it is definitely more expensive to eat organic food but there are some health benefits to it. But are the health benefits really that significant in regards to the overall health spectrum picture? The research data that is out there doesn’t show that much of a difference from an overall health perspective.
Organic is about how farmers grow and process their agricultural farming. And those products are dairy such as milk and cheese, fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, etc.
Organic Farming Is Designed To Meet The Following Goals:
- Stop Pollution
- Provide safe places for animals/livestock to live
- Improve soil and water quality
- Plant rotation so you can maintain soil quality and stop cycle of pests or diseases.
- Shots to farm animals to protect against diseases
- Make sure there is an appropriate amount of insect traps to minimize and control pests.
Is Organic Healthier?
- There is some data that show positive health benefits for organic food vs non-organic food. But the difference in overall health is still very limited in the data. The data doesn’t show any significant difference eating organic food in terms of it being significantly healthier.
- Some research studies have shown that organic produces more antioxidant properties.
- The organic feeding requirement for farm animals increases the levels of Omega 3 Fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in organic meats and dairy. A high consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids is associated with a healthy heart.
- Organic grown produce has less pesticide residue.
- There is less bacteria in organic meats as they are treated with antibiotics.
- Studies have shown less toxic metal in organic grains.
The biggest negative thing about organic food is the price isn’t cheap and most people can’t afford the extra cost to buy organic food. Organic food is favored more for people that have the money to pay extra to try to eat healthier. But economics will always dictate if somebody can afford to eat healthy food. It is more expensive to eat healthier food than it is to eat fast food or junk food.
How To Tell If A Food Is Organic
- The USDA will tell you with their labels if a food is 100% organic and it will have a USDA green seal.
- If a food is organic, then 95% of the ingredients is supposed to be organic except salt and water
- If a product has less than 70% of organic ingredients, it can’t have a USDA organic seal. But it can have as an example a “made with organic grains”. But it can also have a made with ingredients seal or label.
Organic food and natural food are not the same. If it says natural on a label that has nothing to do with the methods on how the foods and ingredients were grown. Try not to get confused between the two. Another example is if a chicken says 100% hormone free that doesn’t mean the farmer followed all of the required rules and guidelines that meets the required organic certification.
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References
Use of the term natural on food labeling. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/use-term-natural-food-
Organic production and handling standards. U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/organic-production-handling-standards
Introduction to organic practices. U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/introduction-organic-practice
Pesticides and food: Healthy, sensible food practices. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/pesticides-and-food-healthy-sensible-food-practices
