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The Nutritional Values of Organic Food

Organic refers to the method used by farmers to grow and process agricultural produce such as fruits, vegetables and meat. Organic foods are grown in soil that has been free of chemicals and pesticides for 7-10 years, and the growers have used only natural fertilizers such as compost and manure. Your produce, fruits, vegetables, grains [...]

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The Difference Between Organic Food and Traditional Food

When you’re faced with a choice between traditional food and food labeled as “organic”, making the decision can seem impossible. The two foods may look and feel the same, but there are drastic differences in the methods used to grow and prepare both foods for consumption. For example, farmers who grow fruits and vegetables traditionally [...]

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Nutritional Facts and Information on Organic Foods

There has been a rise in consumption of organic foods in recent years, and with good reason.The foods we eat contain pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, which are all known to pose health risks.Some medical research has concluded that pesticides and other chemicals may cause cancer. Studies have also indicated that they may be linked to [...]

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Environmental Benefits Associated With Organic Farmining

Organic farming is a favorite pastime; it is one of humanity’s oldest hobbies, and a necessary one at that. Now, in the 21st century, the ancient knowledge of connecting with the earth and growing healthy foods while keeping our planet-s natural cycles clean and free of artifice is resurfacing to the top of our world-s [...]

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