Last post I discussed what it means when a food is labeled 'organic'. Today we'll discuss the health benefits of organic foods. Other benefits of organic farming include stewardship of natural and human resources. Natural resources include land and water. Stewardship of human resources means being socially considerate of the working and living condition of laborers, needs of rural communities and health of consumers. I find that the organic food often tastes better … [Read more...]
Organic Food and Cancer: Should I Buy Organic? Part I
You're at the grocery store and see two of all types of produce. There's either 'conventional' or 'organic'. So you stand there in the store trying to decide if it's worth it to spend the extra money on organic. Some claim that you should only eat organic food. Others say it doesn't matter. And what does organic really mean anyway? Today's post will focus on what the organic label means and my next post will discuss whether or not you should spend the extra money on organic … [Read more...]