Eating healthy is one of the most recent concerns in society. Fortunately, more and more are examining everything they are going to eat in detail and end up choosing to consume ecological or organic products. Surely you know of a market or natural food store where they sell the best vegetables and fruits, right?
Hear that from «supermarket fruit has no taste» is common and not entirely wrong. Industrialized products are usually full of chemicals, turning them into a synthetic, beautiful and tasteless food.
We tell you what organic food is and its benefits compared to conventional ones.
What does it mean to be ecological?
When we call something "ecological", we are referring to the way in which farmers and ranchers take care of their products (fruits, vegetables, cereals, dairy products or meat). Regarding organic farming, we find that they have designed processes to improve soil and water quality, reduce pollution and achieve a sustainable period of resources.
An organic food is produced in the most natural way possible. Synthetic fertilizers that add nutrients to the soil, pesticides that control pests, and antibiotics for livestock are not allowed. It should be noted that organic farming also uses fertilizers and pesticides, but naturally. It is a production method that cares much more for the environment and produces healthier food.
What benefits do they provide compared to conventional foods?
Before telling you what benefits organic food brings us, it is necessary to say that conventional ones are totally suitable for consumption. Let's remember that all the products we find in supermarkets have gone through quality control. Another issue is that there are certain components that are not healthy and we prefer to avoid them.
- Organic foods are obtained from pure natural ingredients, without genetic modification or additions of synthetic products. Thus, we respect the natural balance and the true flavor of the food continues to be maintained.
- As it is an elaboration that uses natural products, the local biodiversity will be increasing.
- The contamination of water and soil is reduced thanks to the fact that obtaining organic food requires the use of natural fertilizers with low solubility.
- Also, it contributes to better air quality by not using pesticides.
- Reduces or eliminates the appearance of hyperglycemia, since many conventional foods contain refined sugars that our body assimilates quickly.
- The nutritional values of foods are best preserved when they are fresh and ripened in sunlight.
- They contribute to a greater labor supply thanks to the fact that the production of organic food requires more labor.