These days, it’s nearly impossible to find enough time to shop for healthy foods, cook high quality meals three times a day, do workouts and proceed with our daily routine at home and at work without getting burnt out. If we were only given more than 24 hours each day, then we could spend more
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Organic fruit and vegetables used to be the norm. Nowadays, we live in a world where virtually everything has been modified by technology. Even the most natural-looking food like the apples freshly-bought by your Mum from the supermarket, are not as natural as you think and as they seem to be. Synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers,
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Research regarding the environmental impact of organic food vs. its conventionally grown equivalent has generally found positive results for organic, meaning that one benefit of organic food is that it is less damaging to the environment. A 2003 study by the UK’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) entitled “An Assessment of the
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The past several years have seen organic food skyrocket in popularity, propelled by two main reasons: concern for personal health and concern for the environment. Yet despite its many recognised benefits, many people are still hesitant to give organic food a try because they think it’s either too expensive or hard to find. Nevertheless, the
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Let’s face it: as popular as organic food has become these past few years, it still isn’t as widely available as we might like it to be. Despite the growth of farmer’s markets, the rise in organic food fairs, and the increase in organic food products being sold in regular groceries and supermarkets, there are
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The facts about organic foods speak for themselves. Organic foods have been gaining popularity with consumers becoming more aware of the many benefits associated with organic farming. Since there is a significant absence of any synthetic chemicals as well as any genetically modified components, people prefer to go the organic way for acquiring maximum benefits
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What are the real Health Benefits of Organic Food? You might have heard the news: according to recent studies, there’s no significant difference in nutrient content between organically grown food and food that’s grown using conventional methods. The scientific evidence shows that we’ll be getting roughly the same nutrient amounts regardless of how the food
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In order to be a producer of certified organic foods, a business has to comply with the national or international standards set for organic farming and processing. Although requirements vary from country to country, standards are set to minimize the use of synthetic stimulants in the production of food. There are environmental concerns as well
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Organic Food Certification in Australia The most effective way to check the quality of food labeled “organic” is to look for specific logos on the label or to find out about the farmers directly. Certified Organic food must meet certain strict criteria in Australia these two websites give detailed information on what is required. Logos
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According to USDA’s scientific tests, most non-organic foods will still have residual pesticides even after rinsing them thoroughly. Consuming organic fruit and vegetables will ensure you avoid these toxic chemicals. Some fruits and vegetables farmed in the conventional method have more harmful pesticides then others. The top 10 fruits and vegetables that we should consume
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With its increasing popularity, perhaps we all have heard or read about “Organic foods” somewhere online or on the TV. So why Organic Foods? Nowadays, organic foods are invading not just the markets but also the super market. Health enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals are starting to become more aware of organic foods and their health
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Researchers and experts have studied and unveiled the importance of eating organic produce. Since then, there has been an increasing number of individuals going after organic foods despite the fact that these foods are more expensive than the commercially produced foods. A lot of people are becoming aware of the benefits of buying and consuming
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Conscious about you diet and want to stick with authentic organic food while in Australia? Well, here’s a look at how you can be sure of getting the real deal when on the lookout for certified organic food in the Australian market. Just like other countries, Australia also has its own national standard which establishes
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In the context of chemistry, “organic” means anything that contains carbon and includes virtually everything that is considered edible. All types of foods, even pesticides and toxins are considered organic. However, when it comes to organic foods, the term “organic” means the absence of any artificial, chemical or synthetic inputs and applications in food production.
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I thought that I ate mostly organic food. However when I really thought about it I discovered this was really only at Bf and dinner. So I thought I would try to just eat organic. I organised myself to have plenty of organic food delivered and three local places I can buy organic food if
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