Friday, July 31, 2009

Organic Food





What is Organic Food ?

Organic Food is food raised without chemicals and processed without additives. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and antibiotics may not be used in raising organic foods.

Organic foods have become steadily more popular as the public has become more concerned about health risks associated with chemicals in food products and organic food production is a heavily regulated industry.
Why choose organic food ?
There are many reasons and benefits for this. These are :
Grown without the use of pesticides, chemicals and other insectisides. They are better for one's immune system and health.
They contain more vitamins, minerals, enzymes, vitamin C and antioxidants. No genetic modification is made to these foods, thus promoting the wealth of our earth and animals.