Healthy Balanced diet Fresh Delicious 1

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Tasty Omega-3 Green food
Conclusion

Organic food have become the daily necessities to many

people, concerning their health and safety. It is wise for
us to choose food carefully before buying. The appearance
of organic food has also increased the awareness of people
on notifying the nutrition value of food rather than the taste.

Anyway, most evidences show that organic food is healthier

and safer to eat. The organic farming skills can also contribute
to the sustainable development and protection of the
environment. Next time when you buy some vegetables,
do not hesitate to buy some organic ones, or at least try to
pick some with holes on them!

Links for reference

Organic Consumers Association

Organic & Quality Foods

USDA

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About the pamphlet
The food production and style of dining has changed a lot since the 19th century.
As people started to concern the quality of food, the term “organic food” was first
introduced in the 1950s. Nowadays you can easily find organic agricultural
products in various shops.
The topic of this pamphlet is called “Is organic food more nutritious?”, which is a
popular doubt among lots of customers worldwide. We will discover and
introduce “organic food” in-depth in this pamphlet.
Introduction to Organic food
The production of organic food is in a sustainable manner.
They are produced according to certain production standards.
For crops, it means they were grown without using artificial
fertilizer. For animals, it means they were reared without
using growing hormones. Also, organic products must not be
We can find organic
products easily. genetically modified.
Origin of Organic Food
Modern agriculture have large amounts of chemical inputs
and intensive farming methods. Indeed, it is obvious that
almost the entire history of agriculture consists of what
would be now termed "organic farming", as in previous
Crops were naturally
centuries there was no technology to modify natural food. Produced in the past.
 Certification bodies are responsible for verifying Enrichment
farmers and manufacturers to meet the standard.
CitySuper --- one of the biggest chain stores in
Hong Kong --- sells different organic products. 
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Although lots of researches and information showed that organic product is more
nutritious than inorganic ones, but some still argues on this point with other sound
evidence.
 No conclusive evidence shows that organic food is more
nutritious than is conventionally grown food. And the USDA
--- even though it certifies organic food — doesn't claim that
these products are safer or more nutritious.
 Some experts explain that the dramatic changes in nutrition
value may due to the improvement in weather and soil
condition.
 The experiments carried out are not qualified and the results
may be affected or disrupted, thus become inaccurate.
Buying Tips
We have known that dining with organic food can give a hand to sustainable
development, as well as improving our environment and food quality.
 Buy fruits and vegetables in season to ensure the highest quality.
 Read food labels carefully.
 Don't confuse natural foods with organic foods. Ask if you are not sure.
 If you're concerned about pesticides, peel your fruits and vegetables and trim
outer leaves of leafy vegetables in addition to washing them thoroughly
Comparison between organic and inorganic food (II)
Places that plants organic food 3
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Vitamin / Minerals
United States
We take in lots of nutrients from our daily meals. It is Austria
useful for metabolism and body activities. Italy
Reported in the Journal of Applied Nutrition, organic fruits The United Kingdom

Some organizations
contains more vitamin and minerals, even a double compared Poland
monitoring organic food
to non-organic ones. Cuba
Organic-produced corn, peaches and pears contain 60%
more ascorbic acid than non-organic ones.
Pros of Organic Food
Monitoring the organic products, the USDA admits that
not enough evidence shows that organic food is more Organic food became more popular as it has lots of advantages compared to
nutritious than non-organic food. inorganic food:
Some experts says the dramatic differences in nutrition Organic farming lowers water pollution and builds soil fertility.
value are not directly caused by organic farming.  You cut down on the chemical load that you take in
 The food reaches you in a natural state with its nutrient content intact.

Other useful chemical compounds


 A research from America found that kiwi foods produced
 Organic food is often fresher than non-organic food

Cons of Organic Food

by organic methods contain more mineral sources, 14 % more
Vitamin C and 17% more polyphenol, which can control the
amount of cholesterol inside our bodies.
 A research in U.K shows that milk produced by organic methods
contains 50% more Vitamin E, 75% more beta carotene, which will
be converted to Vitamin A in our body, and higher concentration
of omega-3 fatty acid, which is important for brain functioning.
 Some studies have shown higher nutrient levels in organic fruit
and vegetables compared with conventionally grown products.
 They are more expensive.
 Organic products must be thoroughly washed because it may be contaminated
by animal fertilizer.
 Organic products are also not always available.
 Require a longer time to produce fewer products
 It requires a lot of labour force and raises the production cost heavily.
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Further discoveries in organic products

The sale of organic food accounts for only 1% of the total food
Pesticides and artificial fertilizers

Pesticides and artificial fertilizers are harmful to
sales worldwide, and the market is still growing rapidly. The
Human bodies. Researches pointed out that they will
reason is that organic food is classified as more healthy and
cause long-term diseases such as cancer.
safe to eat.
A study published in 2002 claimed that organic foods
Organic food has some advantages as well:
have one-third pesticides of conventionally grown foods.
(1) Organic fruits taste sweeter than non-organic ones
Meat produced organically has more nutrients, and the
(2) they are more fresh as they are delivered locally
meat has lower content in hormone and endocrine.
(3) they cause no harm to the environment.

Classification of Organic food

Taste ??
 Actually some people claim they can classify organic
Processed organic food usually contains only organic ingredients, or where there
food. They describe the taste as “fresher” and “sweeter”
are a number of ingredients, at least a minimum percentage of the plant and
for organic ones.
animal ingredients must be organic.
 Taste heavily depends on personal feeling. There are
Labels of “organic products” are shown on the packaging on the organic products. Can you classify which
Apple is the organic one? still disputes going on.
Most customers are willing to buy organic products directly in the farm. This can


ensure that they are fresh and organic.
The word “organic” becomes the selling point of agricultural
products. It is estimated that 20% of the worldwide food
consumption will be supplied by organic products in 2050.
But is organic food so nutritious?
Does it bring only advantages to us?
Appearance
Organic foods meet the same quality and safety standards
as conventional foods. Both are safe to eat.
You may find that organic fruits and vegetables spoil faster
because they aren't treated with waxes or preservatives
Also, expect less-than-perfect appearances in some
Most organic products
organic products, such as smaller in size, with worm may have holes on it.
holes on it, etc. It shows that the vegi
is free from fertilizers.