tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:56:24 +0000Organic food is not just beneficial to the body but also to the environment and organic farming preserves the wildlife and ecosystem. Organic fruits and vegetables are free from artificial coloring, flavorings and residual antibiotics and many people are consuming organic food for its health benefitshttp://haveorganic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (alladin)Blogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-5621490761556501689Fri, 09 Jan 2015 07:47:00 +00002015-01-09T09:47:53.411+02:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-ZA X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2015/01/health-and-nutrition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-8214894390142111784Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:01:00 +00002013-06-13T16:01:44.330+02:00 Organic Farming Delivers Healthier, Richer Soil and Nutritionally Enhanced Food&nbsp;Six encouraging conclusions on the impacts of organic farming on soil quality and the nutritional content of food were reached by a panel of scientists participating in a symposium at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A growing body of sophisticated research over the http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2013/06/organic-farming-delivers-healthier.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-1678040525790789407Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:29:00 +00002013-06-12T08:29:57.502+02:00 It's about producing goods that work in harmony with, and not against, nature. The aim is to eradicate the use of harmful chemicals by making effective use of nature's natural resources. All organic products are also free of genetically modified organisms (organisms that have had their basic gene structure modified by the addition of external organism genes). &nbsp;WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING?It http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-is-organics-all-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-8264198895975515868Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:01:00 +00002010-10-27T11:01:05.857+02:00Biodiversity is the variability of all living organisms -- including animal and plant species -- of the genes of all these organisms, and of the terrestrial, aquatic and marine ecosystems of which they are part. Biodiversity makes up the structure of the ecosystems and habitats that support essential living resources, including wildlife, fisheries and forests. It helps provide for basic human http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/biodiversity-and-organic-farming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-5348347014526460315Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:37:00 +00002010-10-26T15:37:06.594+02:00Seen from space, our atmosphere is but a tiny layer of gas around a huge bulky planet. But it is this gaseous outer ring and its misleadingly called greenhouse effect that makes life on Earth possible – and that could destroy life as we know it. The sun is the Earth’s primary energy source, a burning star so hot that we can feel its heat from over 150 million kilometers away. Its rays enter our http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-is-greenhouse-effect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-2184265412455346626Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:14:00 +00002010-10-22T09:14:33.844+02:00“The paradox is there’s this view that organic is elitist, it’s expensive, it’s a lifestyle choice for people who can afford it. Purchasing Organic Food&nbsp; in supermarkets and via the internet is on the increase&nbsp;-&nbsp;The idea is to bring seasonal&nbsp; produce to your door, cutting out the wholesaler and the time produce spends languishing in lorries and on supermarket shelves. http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/organic-food-isnt-posh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-5778485597203200459Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:39:00 +00002010-10-19T10:39:43.725+02:00What is Raw Food? A raw foodist is someone that eats 75-100% live, organic-uncooked and unprocessed food and drinks pure, live water. A raw food diet consists of unprocessed foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees F. Raw foodists believe that foods cooked above this temperature have lost their enzymes and a therefore a significant amount of their nutritional value are harmful to the http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/raw-and-organic-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-6960279648759863764Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:48:00 +00002010-10-18T16:49:03.921+02:00So which is better? Just because a product says it's organic or contains organic ingredients doesn't necessarily mean it's a healthier alternative than cg foods. Some organic products may actually be higher in sugar, salt, fat or calories. Before you buy, check food labels to know exactly what you are getting. Everyone wants to eat nutritious foods and most people can tell you exactly what theyhttp://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/organic-vs-conventional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-6545810814236977623Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:32:00 +00002010-10-14T13:32:58.945+02:00Organic Foods and Standards Accepted as beneficial over conventional foods due to their perceived health benefits, organic food industry is growing rapidly in recent times. Claimed by health experts, as more nutritious, organic foods also protect from the major killers, like heart disease and cancer as they contain Phenolic compounds. Food organically produced, processed and packaged without http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/more-on-organic-foods-and-standards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-297144783109930430Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:49:00 +00002010-10-13T15:49:11.732+02:00How did the organic food movement originate? The organic food movement rose out of a complex web of concerns and issues. First, there is the pesticide issue. For decades, large corporate farms had overused pesticides and chemicals on crops, which many argue is unhealthy. There is also the buy local issue. Unlike many supermarket foods, which may be shipped from miles or even countries away, http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/organic-food-movement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-8585873268904147002Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:38:00 +00002010-10-08T12:11:09.594+02:00Why do Organic Foods cost more? Organic food production is much more labour intensive. In addition, conventionally grown foods are often produced under subsidies from the government and chemical companies. Although priced lower at the grocery store, this cheap food is produced at the expense of the environment and individual health, hidden costs, which will eventually have to be repaid in http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/organic-food-info.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-7861940676308050612Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:53:00 +00002010-10-07T15:53:37.610+02:001-Fresh organic food: Most of the organic food sold in the markets and various outlets is in the fresh form. Fruits, vegetables, meat, egg and dairy products fall under this category. 2.Processed organic food: Processed food are widely popular and covers a huge range in any super market the world over. Various products such as canned foods, frozen vegetables and other ready-to-eat foods http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/10/fresh-and-processed-organic-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-8756158099282575210Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:27:00 +00002010-03-23T09:27:59.983+02:00Six encouraging conclusions on the impacts of organic farming on soil quality and the nutritional content of food were reached by a panel of scientists participating in a symposium at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A growing body of sophisticated research over the last decade has compared the impacts of organic and conventional farming systems on http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/03/organic-farming-delivers-healthier.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-7056623732364645116Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:12:00 +00002010-03-04T08:12:24.548+02:00In 1990 the Congress mandated that the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) create a national legal definition of "organic" that would provide reliable, uniform, enforceable standards for any food bearing the term "organic." This regulation is intended to prevent fraud and support our right to know what's in our food and how it's grown and processed. In accordance with this mandate, the USDA http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-did-we-need-april-2001-regulations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-2235885811946526294Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:06:00 +00002010-02-28T18:06:06.200+02:00World demand for organic foods is expected to grow by 46% over the five years endin 2012, despite the world economic crisis. This bullish outlook is contained in a United Nations Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD) report. World sales from certified organic products are expected to reach $67 billion in 2012, up from $46 billion in 2007 and about $23 billion in 2002. Some specialist organic http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/02/organic-foods-in-demand-despite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-4459945516252491218Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:24:00 +00002010-02-03T10:24:57.787+02:00We maintain that organic foods are higher in vitamins and minerals than conventionally produced foods, because the soil has a greater variety of living organisms and trace minerals. Organic produce is just as important for the societal benefits it brings as it is for the quality or health benefits of the food and these are: Social and Environmental Benefits of Organic Food Production Organic http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-so-important-about-organic-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-3859206325189584399Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:39:00 +00002010-01-28T12:44:53.456+02:00The organic farming and produce of organic foods has been prevalent from the time agriculture was first conceived. The natural way of growing crops started becoming unpopular and economically less feasible over time as more&nbsp;crop yields meant higher profits to the farmer and better utilization of the land. The farmers who used fertilizers started growing&nbsp;a couple of &nbsp;crops during http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-info-about-quality-of-organic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-1794481651182246926Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:05:00 +00002010-01-26T12:05:36.034+02:00"100% Organic" Foods that are labeled as 100% Organic must contain all organically grown ingredients except for added water and salt. "Organic" Foods that are labeled as Organic need to contain at least 95% organic ingredients, except for added water and salt, plus they must not contain sulfites added as a preservative. Sulfites have been known to provoke allergies and asthma in some people. http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/organic-labels-and-what-they-mean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-9082607989229988833Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:36:00 +00002010-01-25T15:44:07.909+02:00Organic food advocates maintain that organically grown foods are safer and more nutritious than foods raised with non-organic methods such as pesticides, non-organic fertilizers, antibiotics and hormones. Many people just don't trust these chemicals and don't want to put them into their bodies. Since virtually all non-organically produced foods contain residues of pesticides, fertilizers and http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/organic-food-basics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-7113384242451739778Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:50:00 +00002010-01-24T08:50:25.781+02:00Over and above the environmental benefits, the health benefits are notable! The hazards for human health of consuming products contaminated by harmful pesticides include increased risks of cancer, reproductive problems and neurological damage. Organically grown produce on the other hand is free of chemical residues, has a much higher vitamin content and is usually more flavoursome (which is why http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-are-health-benefits-of-organic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-288402043554998312Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:22:00 +00002010-01-23T12:22:41.406+02:00Organic food refers to food items that are produced, manufactured and handled using organic means defined by various certifying bodies in each country. Natural food, generally refers to food items that are not altered chemically or processed in any form. These are derived from plants and animals. Thus a natural food item is not necessarily organic and vice versa. The important question is - "http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/differences-between-organic-and-natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-3054002959004132908Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:29:00 +00002010-01-22T16:29:19.304+02:00Eat anti-oxidant rich foods. Organic foods are naturally high in anti-oxidents as they retain much more of the natural constituents and plant compounds, which are so good for our health. Eat your five fruits and veggies&nbsp;a day.Common organic food information and advice but are you following it? If you can eat raw vegetables such as peppers and tomatoes then so much the better. The lack of http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/arm-yourself-with-organic-food-info.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-2070269091623513021Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:51:00 +00002010-01-20T06:51:53.114+02:00Yes, by all means is Natural Healing with food a possibility. Numerous people around the world and in America have healed from terrible illnesses and ailments by simply changing their diet. Seems hard to believe but man’s concoctions can’t outdo Mother Nature and her powers. For fear of sounding like someone who lives in a tree, I will go as far as to say that our bodies are a product of nature http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/natural-healing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-8028433853478901997Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:47:00 +00002010-01-19T11:47:33.678+02:00Natural foods are foods that are minimally processed. Natural foods do not include ingredients such as refined sugars, refined flours, milled grains, hydrogenated oils, sweeteners, food colors, or flavorings. Sucanat, stevia, raw honey, agave syrup and maple syrup are sweeteners often used in place of white sugar in a natural foods diet. Sea salt is also preferred over table salt. Proponents http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/natural-foods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935656160277692146.post-5307375600944083717Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:45:00 +00002010-01-18T15:45:36.235+02:00Farmers face a multitude of plant pests and diseases. Pressures from insects, viruses, weeds and weather can impose considerable damage on crops, lowering yields and raising costs. Traditionally, farmers have relied on combinations of herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers and irrigated water to protect their crops and boost production. Each of these inputs adds to the cost of the product, but http://haveorganic.blogspot.com/2010/01/bio-farming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (alladin)0