Simply stated, organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.
When I started researched and evolving my food sources I realized there was a correlation between how our food is grown and the ever increasing use of pharmaceuticals as a way to balance our brains chemical imabalances. After if everything we out in our body affects our brain function, it only stands to reason that food sources laden with chemicals needs to be chemically corrected or we are in jeopardy for chronic illnesses, including mental illness such as depression.
This is not to suggest that if you only eat organic food you will be cured, but certainly eating food as close to nature will assist you body to function in a more natural state.
Last year American corporation lost 282 BILLION dollars due to people being out sick. Four of the top sickness heart disease, diabetes, stress, and addiction. WHen I read this I was shocked; by simply adjusting our food intake and moving toward a healthier lifestyle we can SAVE a lot of money. Each one of the illnesses noted can be mitigated by diet and exercise.
Below is the Dept of Agricultures definition of organic.
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) defines organic as follows:
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled “organic,” a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too.
