{"id":45319,"date":"2022-07-25T22:55:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T22:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45319"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"benefits-of-organic-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 BEST Benefits Of Eating Organic Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#What_Is_Organic_Food\" >What Is Organic Food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Fewer_Pesticides\" >Fewer Pesticides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#More_Nutrients\" >More Nutrients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#No_Genetically_Modified_Organisms\" >No Genetically Modified Organisms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#No_Artificial_Additives\" >No Artificial Additives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Soil_Health\" >Soil Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Water_Conservation\" >Water Conservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#No_Sewage_Sludge\" >No Sewage Sludge\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Irradiation\" >Irradiation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Climate_Change\" >Climate Change\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Pollinator-Friendly\" >Pollinator-Friendly\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Staying_Within_Your_Budget_When_Shopping_Organic\" >Staying Within Your Budget When Shopping Organic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Refer_To_EWGs_Clean_Fifteen_List\" >Refer To EWG&#8217;s Clean Fifteen List\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Buy_In_Season\" >Buy In Season\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Check_Local_Farmers_Markets\" >Check Local Farmer\u2019s Markets\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Look_For_Sales\" >Look For Sales\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Buy_In_Bulk\" >Buy In Bulk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-organic-food\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you wondered where your food comes from and how it was produced? You&#8217;re not alone. Consumers are increasingly interested in the origins of their food and whether it was produced sustainably.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This curiosity isn&#8217;t misplaced. Health, food security, environmental protection, and animal welfare are all important considerations for some of us when it comes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/shrimp-scampi\/\">food we eat<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to ensure that your food meets these criteria is to choose organic products. But what exactly does &#8220;organic&#8221; mean? Is it really beneficial or is it just a marketing gimmick?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll take a look at the definition of organic food and explore the ten best benefits of eating organic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Organic_Food\"><\/span><b>What Is Organic Food?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food is produced using sustainable methods that intend to protect our environment and safeguard our health. To be certified <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-coffee\/\">organic<\/a>, farmers must adhere to strict guidelines set by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) and the National Organic Program (NOP).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other organizations, such as the Organic Trade Association, also develop standards for organic food production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These standards cover everything from which fertilizer and pest control products can be used to how animals must be raised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic farming aims to work in harmony with nature, rather than against it. This means using methods and materials that are natural and biodegradable\u2014 such as compost, green manure, and crop rotation \u2014to promote soil health and prevent pests and diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic farmers also strive to create a diverse ecosystem on their farms, which includes plant, animal, and microbial life. This helps create a balance that can make the farm more resilient to shocks, such as drought or disease outbreaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is having food that is not only healthy for us to eat but also good for the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we&#8217;ve answered what organic food is, let&#8217;s take a look at some of the benefits of eating organic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/energy-bars-recipe\/\">Homemade Energy Bars Recipe (Easy, Delicious, And Healthy)<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44625 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of organic food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fewer_Pesticides\"><\/span><b>Fewer Pesticides<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main reasons people choose organic food is to avoid exposure to pesticides. These chemicals are designed to kill pests, but some of them may also have harmful effects on human health at high levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have linked certain pesticides to a range of health problems, including cancer, reproductive issues, birth defects, and neurodevelopmental disorders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpubh.2016.00148\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some pesticides are no longer used at all for these reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesticide residue can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/algal-oil\/\">food<\/a>, but usually at levels that are not considered harmful. In fact, the USDA&#8217;s Pesticide Data Program found that less than half of samples of conventional fruits and vegetables tested positive for pesticide residue, and 99% had levels that were lower than the safe limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/media\/blog\/2020\/10\/28\/eat-confidence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people still don\u2019t feel comfortable with this. Washing your fruits and vegetables can help get rid of some pesticide residue, but not all of it. Systemic pesticides, for instance, are absorbed by the plant and can&#8217;t be removed by washing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Environmental Working Group (EWG) published this &#8220;Dirty Dozen&#8221; list ranking foods that tend to have more pesticide residue than others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/foodnews\/dirty-dozen.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale, collard, and mustard greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nectarines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bell and hot peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWG has also published a &#8220;Clean Fifteen&#8221; list, which ranks <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-healthy-while-traveling\/\">fruits and vegetables<\/a> with the least amount of pesticide residue (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/foodnews\/clean-fifteen.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet corn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet peas (frozen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asparagus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honeydew melon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiwi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabbage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mushrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantaloupe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermelon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, these foods still contain small amounts of pesticides, so if you&#8217;re concerned about your exposure, choosing organic might be the best way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic standards prohibit the use of most synthetic pesticides. Some organic farmers use pesticides derived from natural substances and approved by the NOP. The pesticides are typically only used when other pest control methods, such as crop rotation and mechanical cultivation, have failed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44424 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207601-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of organic food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207601.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207601-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207601.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207601-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207601.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Nutrients\"><\/span><b>More Nutrients<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results of studies comparing the nutrient content of organic and non-organic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-increase-appetite\/\">foods<\/a> have been mixed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2012 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition compared the nutrient levels of organic and non-organic crops and found that organic crops contained higher levels of antioxidants and certain minerals, such as iron and zinc (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/higher-antioxidant-and-lower-cadmium-concentrations-and-lower-incidence-of-pesticide-residues-in-organically-grown-crops-a-systematic-literature-review-and-metaanalyses\/33F09637EAE6C4ED119E0C4BFFE2D5B1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidants are important because they help protect your cells from damage. They&#8217;re also linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/higher-antioxidant-and-lower-cadmium-concentrations-and-lower-incidence-of-pesticide-residues-in-organically-grown-crops-a-systematic-literature-review-and-metaanalyses\/33F09637EAE6C4ED119E0C4BFFE2D5B1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, plenty of other studies have found no differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Genetically_Modified_Organisms\"><\/span><b>No Genetically Modified Organisms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are plants or animals that have been altered through genetic engineering. This involves manipulating the genes of a living organism to change its characteristics, such as making it resistant to herbicides or pests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMOs are controversial because there is limited research on their long-term effects on human health. Some people worry that consuming GMOs may lead to health problems, such as allergies, cancer, or infertility, however there is no evidence to suggest this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancerresearchuk.org\/about-cancer\/causes-of-cancer\/cancer-myths\/do-genetically-modified-foods-cause-cancer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic foods cannot contain GMOs. In the European Union, the use of GMOs is strictly regulated, and GMOs are only allowed in food if they&#8217;ve been specifically approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Artificial_Additives\"><\/span><b>No Artificial Additives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By some standards, organic foods <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-cauliflower-recipes-for-weight-loss\/\">cannot contain artificial additives<\/a>. These are substances that are added to food to improve its flavor, texture, or shelf life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of artificial additives include artificial coloring, flavoring, and preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial additives are controversial because some of them have been linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grain-free-diet\/\">health<\/a> problems, such as cancer, allergies, and behavioral disorders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6298598\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These concerns are mostly based on animal studies which use doses much higher than the equivalent for human dietary intake. However, some people still prefer to avoid artificial additives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44411 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207611-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of organic food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207611.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207611-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207611.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207611-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207611.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soil_Health\"><\/span><b>Soil Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic farming promotes healthy soils, which leads to healthy plants and animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil health is important because it may affect the nutrient content of food, the ability of plants to uptake nutrients, and the overall health of the ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic farmers focus on building healthy soils through practices such as crop rotation, cover crops, and composting. These practices help improve soil structure, increase nutrient retention, and reduce erosion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Conservation\"><\/span><b>Water Conservation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic farming uses less water than conventional farming. It protects the streams and lakes from toxic runoff that&#8217;s typical of conventional farming. Some byproducts of conventional farming, like pesticides and fertilizers, can pollute the water supply (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organicseurope.bio\/what-we-do\/biodiversity-soil-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the water causes an overgrowth of algae. This, in turn, decreases the amount of oxygen in the water, which can lead to fish die-offs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organicseurope.bio\/what-we-do\/biodiversity-soil-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not to say that organically grown crops don&#8217;t need nitrogen and phosphorus to survive. However, organic farmers often use cover crops and compost to add these nutrients to the soil, which reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other practices, such as contour plowing and no-till farming, also help reduce water usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Sewage_Sludge\"><\/span><b>No Sewage Sludge\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sewage sludge is the solid waste that&#8217;s left over after sewage is treated. It contains a variety of pollutants, including heavy metals, chemicals, and pathogens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of sewage sludge is regulated in the United States, but it&#8217;s still used on some crops. There are concerns that consuming food contaminated with sewage sludge may lead to health problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fsufs.2021.647780\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, USDA organic standards prohibit the use of sewage sludge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44377 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207567-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207567.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207567-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207567.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207567-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207567.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irradiation\"><\/span><b>Irradiation\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irradiation is a food safety technique that involves exposing food to ionizing radiation. This radiation kills bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms that can cause food poisoning (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/38544\/9241542403_eng.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irradiation is controversial because some believe that it may lead to the formation of harmful chemicals in food. Additionally, irradiation does not kill all bacteria, so food still needs to be cooked properly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/38544\/9241542403_eng.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irradiated foods can&#8217;t be labeled as organic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macros-for-weight-loss-female\/\">Macros For Weight Loss Female: How To Eat Healthy AND Lose Weight<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_Change\"><\/span><b>Climate Change\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conventional farming practices contribute to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. These practices include the use of commercial fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, mostly due to the carbon emissions involved in transporting them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fsufs.2020.518039\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic farming practices can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. For example, organic farmers often use cover crops, which help sequester carbon dioxide in the soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44379 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207570-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of organic food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207570.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207570-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207570.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207570-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207570.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pollinator-Friendly\"><\/span><b>Pollinator-Friendly\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pollinators are animals that help fertilize plants by transferring pollen from the male organ to the female organ. This process is necessary for plant reproduction. Some pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, birds, and bats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of pesticides has been linked to the decline of pollinators. Some pesticides can kill pollinators or make them more susceptible to disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0048969719300166\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic farms are often considered to be important habitats for pollinators. This is because they often have a variety of flowering plants that provide food for pollinators. Additionally, organic farms are typically free of the pesticides that can harm pollinators.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staying_Within_Your_Budget_When_Shopping_Organic\"><\/span><b>Staying Within Your Budget When Shopping Organic<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest deterrents for people shopping organic is the price. However, there are ways to stay within your budget and still get the organic foods you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refer_To_EWGs_Clean_Fifteen_List\"><\/span><b>Refer To EWG&#8217;s Clean Fifteen List\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As earlier mentioned, the EWG releases a list of the 15 fruits and vegetables that contain the least amount of pesticide residue. You can get away with buying cheaper, conventionally-grown, varieties of foods on this list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_In_Season\"><\/span><b>Buy In Season\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic foods are typically cheaper when they&#8217;re in season. This is because suppliers don&#8217;t have to go through the extra expense of importing them from other countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44374 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207563-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of organic food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207563.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207563-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207563.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207563-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207563.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Local_Farmers_Markets\"><\/span><b>Check Local Farmer\u2019s Markets\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farmer\u2019s markets typically sell produce that&#8217;s in season and grown locally. These are usually cheaper than what you would find at the grocery store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_For_Sales\"><\/span><b>Look For Sales\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic foods often go on sale, just like any other food. You can save money by planning your meals around what&#8217;s on sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_In_Bulk\"><\/span><b>Buy In Bulk\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can often save money by buying organic foods in bulk. This is especially true if you have a large family or are planning to freeze extra food for later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people believe that eating organic food has a variety of potential benefits for your health, the environment, and animals. These benefits may come at a higher price, but there are ways to save money when shopping organic.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_10_BEST_Benefits_Of_Eating_Organic_Food\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you wondered where your food comes from and how it was produced? You&#8217;re not alone. Consumers are increasingly interested in the origins of their food and whether it was produced sustainably. This curiosity isn&#8217;t misplaced. 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You're not alone. Consumers are increasingly interested in the origins of their food and whether it was produced sustainably.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This curiosity isn't misplaced. Health, food security, environmental protection, and animal welfare are all important considerations for some of us when it comes to the <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/shrimp-scampi\/\\\">food we eat<\/a>.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">One way to ensure that your food meets these criteria is to choose organic products. But what exactly does \\\"organic\\\" mean? 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