Contents:
- Medical Video: Health benefits of eating organic?
- What is the difference between organic food and ordinary food?
- Is it true that organic food is healthier?
Medical Video: Health benefits of eating organic?
Today, many people are starting to switch from ordinary food to organic food. He said, organic food is believed to be healthier. So, no wonder this food is priced at a price that is relatively expensive rather than the usual food. Actually, what distinguishes organic food from ordinary food? Is it healthier?
What is the difference between organic food and ordinary food?
Organic food is food that is produced and processed conventionally. The term organic is often used to classify plant foods (plants such as vegetables, fruits, or seeds) which are planted without pesticide.
The term organic food is also used for meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products that are produced without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic farms and farms do not use bio-engineering, ion radiation, pesticide sprays, or fertilizers made with synthetic materials or sewage sludge.
The following is a grouping of organic foods as explained by the United States Department of Agriculture or USDA:
| If food is labeled 100% organic | If food is labeled organic | If food is labeled "made from organic ingredients. " |
| Food must contain ingredients that are only produced organically with organic processing aids, processing not including water and salt. | Food must contain at least 95 percent of organic matter, not including water and salt | Food must contain at least 70 percent organic matter, not including water and salt |
| Not produced using special methods except waste sludge or ionizing radiation | Not produced using special methods except waste sludge or ionizing radiation | Not produced using special methods except waste sludge or ionizing radiation |
| The label displays the USDA seal or seal from the certification agent | The label displays the USDA seal or seal from the certification agent | Displays the percentage of organic content and agent certification used in the package but does not use the USDA seal |
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Is it true that organic food is healthier?
Organic food generally contains little contaminated and traditionally produced ingredients. However, the USDA itself does not make claims that organic food is more nutritious than conventionally produced food.
In essence, every ingredient or organic product that you get is not necessarily healthy when eaten or consumed directly. Any organic food (such as vegetables and fruit generally) must be washed before eating because organic food can still be contaminated with dirt, insects, or pesticide residues.
Recent reports show that organic products contain high levels of antioxidants. But the difference is small so further research is needed to justify this finding. The higher nutrient content is probably related to the fact that the decline in the quality of organic food after harvest is faster than non-organic food.
It is recommended to consume organic food at harvest time, because some studies show that when it is harvested, the nutrient content of these foods will be higher.
In the treatment of cancer, most people choose to eat organic foods to avoid the chemical dangers of pesticides that can worsen their cancer condition. This is a choice that can be done even though it does not change the level of health of cancer people.
