Keeping track of all the advice your receive regarding the foods you should and shouldn’t eat while pregnant can be overwhelming. However, one simple way to ensure better health for you and your unborn child is to switch to eating organic...
A shift to an organic diet eliminates unnecessary chemicals and pesticides in your food. If your pantry is full of regular food, the switch to organic foods might seem daunting. Breaking down the transition into smaller steps makes it more...
With the growing demand for organic food, you can now find organic meat and poultry in most grocery stores. This type of meat must meet strict government standards before it can be called "organic." However, it may cost you twice as much as...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, growers of organic food do so without most conventional chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Organic produce has no bioengineering or irradiation, and organic farmers emphasize renewable...
Many people associate organic foods with better health and nutrition. In spite of the current economy, organic food consumption is on the rise. According to the Organic Trade Association, organic food sales in 2009 reached approximately 3.7...
In the age of super-strength pesticides and genetically modified foods, it is no surprise that foods claiming to take you back to the basics of nature are appealing. According to a 2010 studies review in "The American Journal of Clinical...
Organic foods have made it from the shelves of expensive health foods stores onto the shelves of most major grocery stores in America. Once thought to be reserved to the most picky and health-conscious eaters, more and more Americans are hearing...
To be considered an organic food, the product must pass through a stringent certification process conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Organic food is considered to be free of synthetic chemicals, genetically engineered materials,...
The USDA sets the standards that define the organic food labels, pertaining to produce, grain and animal products and processed foods. Any food that's certified organic by the USDA, regardless of where it comes from, is free of pesticides,...
The demand for organic foods has steadily increased since the early 1990s. As scientists invent new ways to make foods last longer, taste better or look more colorful, a portion of the consumer population rejects these methods, preferring foods in...
Both health officials and chefs tout the advantages of organic food, but it's hard to tell the difference between organic and conventional foods by eating them. In the case of organic poultry, the difference comes in how the birds are raised,...
Eating organic chicken means paying more at the supermarket, but you get a guarantee with that hefty price tag. The United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, regulates organic food and labeling. It certifies chicken as organic only if it...
If you want to eat healthier foods, buying organic is a good place to start. You may have been put off in past efforts to eat healthier by the high price tag that comes with organic food--according to "Consumer Reports" magazine, buying organic...
Unless it's on sale or discounted, organic food is generally much more expensive than conventional grocery store items. However, there are plenty of reasons to appreciate and want to eat organic foods whenever possible. Organic farming has a...
Organic food is grown or raised without the use of pesticides, antibiotics or any other chemical substances. Although there is little scientific evidence to support the health benefits of organic foods, some experts feel that the prolonged...
Because of the burgeoning "green" movement and growing concern for the environment, organic food is at the forefront of many consumers' minds--and that includes meat. Raised without the use of growth hormones, antibiotics or other harmful...
Organic foods are becoming more readily available in the marketplace as the demand for them increases. Between 2007 and 2008, the market share for organic food increased 16 percent, according to the American Dietetic Association. Choosing organic...
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recommends cutting down on the most contaminated fruits and vegetables to reduce exposure to chemicals and pesticides. Known as the "dirty dozen," these veggies are higher in dangerous additives than others...
Many years ago, all farming was local. Americans ate fruits and vegetables that were grown from their own yards or their neighbors' farms, and they ate meat from local farms. These days, the produce you buy in one state is usually grown in...
Organic food is healthy for you and for the environment, but its virtues are not as clear-cut and simple as they seem. To help consumers determine which products are truly organic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has strict regulations...
MayoClinic.com says natural and organic are not interchangeable terms. Only those foods that are grown and processed according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture organic standards can be considered organic. On the other hand, the Food and Drug...
Buying certified organic foods really comes down to affordability, as no organics are banned from cancer patients without dietary restraints. Organic foods decrease the exposure of pesticides and related chemicals to the cancer patient, and these...
The Food and Drug Administration regulates the use of the word "organic," but not that of the word "natural." Organic foods follow strict growing practices, while the term "natural" is applied as a marketing tool,...
Many people have embraced organic diets in an effort to eat foods that are healthier for them. This can be a difficult choice, as the organic version of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, grains and meats are often much more expensive than their...
Why bother eating organic produce and foods made from organic ingredients--in other words, grown from non-genetically modified seeds and in soil not treated with pesticides? Toxic load is one big reason. In 2009, the Environmental Working Group...
Pregnant women require a very specific amount of vitamins and mineral daily to increase their health and the health of the baby. Anything that goes into a woman's body during pregnancy will set up the baby's health in the future. For this reason,...
Becoming a savvy shopper can help you and your family eat all natural foods on a budget. Natural and organic foods are produced without substances like pesticides and additives; they tend to cost more than conventional items. The higher cost may...
Burning belly fat requires a good exercise plan and a healthy diet. Often dieters become derailed because they feel that they are deprived or missing out on their favorite foods. But eating organic can help. A benefit of eating organic foods is...
True organic foods are certified organic by an agency like the Organic Crop Improvement Association. No artificial pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or other unnatural ingredients can be used in farming, and agricultural techniques must be...
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