Organic Food Products are rapidly growing popular around the world. Its consumption and demand are increasing day by day. In the US, demand for organic food products has increased by 13% since 2019 and is still growing. People think Organic foods are safe, healthy and environmentally friendly. Let us know its nutrients and facts.

What is Organic?

Organic is the process through which crops, fruits and vegetables are grown. Organic Food Products are free from chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The method of growing organic food products is natural, using nature-based fertilizers and pesticides. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown naturally and are free from any alteration for fast growth.

After the pandemic, people are more aware and conscious of the food products consumed by them. Low Immunity, Rise in diseases like cancer, PCOS, and hormonal imbalances are linked to fast and inefficient ways of growing food products. The rise in awareness of healthy Eating habits and mindful eating has increased the demand for organic food products.

Are organic food products free from fertilizers/pesticides?

Chemical fertilizers or pesticides are not used to grow organic foods. Natural fertilizers like manure and compost are used in organic farming. Pests are controlled through natural ways like birds or traps or nature-based pesticides. Scientifically, it has been proven that the use of artificial, synthetic pesticides impacts the body and immune system. Research studies have indicated that using synthetic pesticides for growing food products can increase the risk of some types of cancer.

Benefits of Organic Food Products 

• Organically grown fruits and vegetables have high antioxidant properties.

• According to Research studies, Organic fruits like berries and corn had 58% more antioxidant levels and 52% of higher Vitamin C.

• Organic vegetables had lower levels of Nitrate. Nitrate is a component that increases the risk of cancer.

• Use of naturally derived fertilisers.

• Minimum use of chemical/synthetic pesticides.

• Proven Health Benefits like a strong immune system.

• Improved Food Quality.

• Absence of Radiation to preserve the food for a long time.

• Protects the soil from destruction.

• Organic vegetables are packed with nutrients.

• Some pesticides are approved by the government for use in growing crops.

• No use of Genetic Technology to change the features or alter the look of the food items. In China, watermelon was grown in a square shape which is an example of a Genetically grown food product.

• Continuous plant rotation to protect the soil from spoiling keeps its quality firm.

Organic farming impacts the growth of GDP and generates employment and exports. It also promotes a sustainable process of agriculture. India potentially will become a global leader in organic farming. It will contribute significantly to GDP growth.

Keeping in mind all the benefits and Quality assurance organic fruits and vegetables promise you. You must go for Organic food products in your Eating Habits. It is not necessary to go for "All Organic Food Products".

You must check the organic labels on these Fruits and Vegetables.

• Apples
• Strawberries
• Cherry tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Green Leafy vegetables
• Bell peppers
• Grapes
• Peaches