2. WHAT DOES "ORGANIC" MEAN?
The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural
products are grown and processed. While the
regulations vary from country to country, in the U.S.,
organic crops must be grown without the use of
synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs),
petroleum-based fertilizers, and sewage sludge-
based fertilizers.
Organic livestock raised for meat,
eggs, and dairy products must have
access to the outdoors and be given
organic feed. They may not be given
antibiotics, growth hormones, or any
animal by-products.
3. ORGANIC VS. NON-ORGANIC
Organic produce Conventionally-grown produce
Grown with natural fertilizers Grown with synthetic or chemical fertilizers.
Weeds are controlled naturally Weeds are controlled with chemical
herbicides.
Pests are controlled using natural methods Pests are controlled with synthetic
pesticides
4. ORGANIC VS. NON-ORGANIC
Organic meat, dairy, eggs Conventionally-raised meat, dairy,
eggs
Livestock are given all organic, hormone- and GMO-
free feed.
Livestock are given growth hormones for faster
growth, as well as non-organic, GMO feed.
Disease is prevented with natural methods such as
clean housing, rotational grazing, and healthy diet.
Antibiotics and medications are used to prevent
livestock disease.
Livestock must have access to the outdoors Livestock may or may not have access to the outdoors.
5. ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIC FOOD
Nutrient-Denser Food
Oranic food has more nutritional superiority than its non-organic counterparts.
Stronger, More Energetic Body
• No pesticides, chemicals, or processed additives bogging down your system means
a smaller risk of disease, illness, and disorders in yourself.
It Tastes Better
• After just a short time of your body experiencing truly healthy food, you'll be
craving it.
6. ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIC FOOD
It's Cheaper: Although some organic food and products are
more expensive, you actualy WILL save money in several ways
Safe from Dangerous Pesticides:
Chemical pesticides has been linked to breast, prostrate and
other cancers, Parkinson's disease and depression.
Safe from Scary Chemicals:
Herbicides and fertilizers have been connected with various
cancers, immune disorders, infertility, cardiac disease, and other
diseases.
7. ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIC FOOD
Safe from Other Crazy
Shizz:
Food fertilized with sewer
sludge, appetite enhancers
given to animals and
synthetic hormones are just
a few more advantages of
organic food.
Keeps Our Families
Healthy:
Conventional food
practices have been linked
to birth defects, learning
disorders, childhood
leukemia, ADHD,and autism
in children
Supports the Local
Economy:
It supports your local
community´s economy,
creating jobs and keeping
farmers thriving.
8. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WHERE THE ORGANIC
LABEL MATTERS MOST
The following fruits and vegetables have the highest pesticide levels so are best to
buy organic:
Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Cucumbers
Celery Potatoes Grapes
Cherry Tomatoes Kale/Collard Greens
Summer Squash Nectarines
Peaches Spinach Strawberries
Hot Peppers
9. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES YOU DON'T NEED TO
BUY ORGANIC
Known as the “Clean 15”, these conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are
generally low in pesticides.
Asparagus Avocado Mushrooms
Cabbage Sweet Corn Eggplant
Kiwi Mango Onion
Papaya Pineapple Sweet Peas Sweet
Potatoes Grapefruit
Cantaloupe
10. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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