25 Surprising Facts About Organic Food That You Might Want To Know
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Published 2016-11-01
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The term Organic is applied to food grown without harsh pesticides or certain types of pesticides (yes, it also means any carbon based life form, but that's not the definition we're working with today), and in the United States it's a huge business. There are a myriad of reasons why one might choose to eat Organic food - they have a disease like cancer or an autoimmune disorder; they have small children; or they simply don't wish to put a bunch of synthetic chemicals into their bodies. Some scoff at the Organic trend, saying that the amounts of pesticides that remain in our conventionally grown (non-organic) food aren't a big deal, and if they were The Government would do something about it, while others claim it's simply foolishness to pay more for say, a red pepper, because a farmer grows it differently.
Regardless of how you feel about Organic food and produce, one thing is for sure: Americans, by and large, have become profoundly disconnected from where their food comes from, and what it takes to get it to the grocery store. So to shed a little light on at least the Organic portion of your shopping cart, here are 25 Surprising Facts About Organic Food That You Might Want To Know.
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Contrary to popular belief, and contrary to what the name implies, pesticides are allowed in the growing of USDA Organic approved foods. There are over 40 pesticides on the allowable list that a farm can use and still get the USDA Organic stamp. So if not having pesticides is really important to you, know where your food comes from and what farms use pest control you agree with.
Most organic food travels over a thousand miles to get from the farm to your grocery store, and many organics still come from countries like Mexico and China, so if you're eating organic to help the earth, you may want to pay as much attention to where your food comes from.
Processed foods labeled as "Organic" - say oatmeal or cookies - can contain up to 5% non-organic ingredients and still qualify to carry the USDA "Organic" label.
There aren't any Federal regulations for sustainable or organic seafood because you can't really regulate the ocean contents. So unless it's verified by a third party or farmed seafood, anything that says "Organic" as far as fish and shellfish are concerned is at best bending the truth. It should, however, be noted that there are third parties that rate seafood for sustainability, but again, there's not a US Government standard for this.
Bacteria content for organically grown and conventionally grown produce is about the same, according to researchers at Stanford. However, conventionally raised and produced animal products were about 33% more likely to contain antibiotic resistant microbes. Eek!
It's still really important to thoroughly wash organic produce. Bacteria is different from pesticides and can make you very sick. All produce has bacteria and dirt on it. Wash your food.
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All Comments (21)
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Great List! I have a degree in Agronomy (crop production) form the University of Arizona.... my two cents that when all is said and done the best thing you can do for the environment and yourself is BUY LOCAL.... plants loose nutrients quickly once picked (more than 80% reduction in antioxidants for apples processed conventionally). Local produce may not be registered organic, but get to know the farmers and you will know who loves the land... that is more important than some corporate organic label... farmers who love the land love the soil, love the plants, love the crops, that is what makes good produce!
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Best way to certify your food organic, grow it yourself. I use banana peels, egg shells, and other kitchen scraps as my fertilizer. My pesticides are ladybugs, lacewings, pray mantids and birds.
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I don't make fun of people who eat organic because they're concerned about health. I make fun of them because how they go about judging others on how they're not eating organic.
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A very interesting video Mike ! Thanks for all the infos ! Take care !!!
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Thank you for your help in spreading the word. :)
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My mum switched my family to Organic food when I was about 4. We suffered from a lot of really bad eczema and various other skin conditions. Since we've switched none of us (my mum, my sister and I) haven't had any skin problems, and my brother (born when i was 5) hasn't had any skin problems to speak of (other than in summer when he gets psoriasis due to heat and sweat)
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Very informative video thanks!
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Great information, thanks.π
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nice video! I love fitness/health/nutrition facts videos so keep going ;)
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Great video!!!!!!!!!!!
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Like how you guys actually put time and effort into your videos. Almost all of your facts are correct.
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Good video. You mentioned Roundup. This is a very stable compound used to kill plant pests, but due to its stabability, it can be detected in the air all over the world.
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Ty mike, very informative and makes me feel less bad for not being able to afford organic food.
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REALLY, A GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!!
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Love this
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Mike you are by far my favorite host on YouTube. I would listen to you all day if I could. Never retire (unless you are going to get your own show). Thanks for your hard work. I even forgive your corny humor
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Exactly, I don't believe anything is organic, unless I grow it myself.
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I work at a bakery and I never understood why people want organic chocolate chip cookies... It is already bad for you! Being organic doesn't make it healthier! Plus when given the choice, most people buy the non-organic anyway because it is cheaper!
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USDA. Nothing but a sticker. I worked at a chicken processing plant where USDA was more concerned with the plastic on the floor than the quality of chicken being shipped out.
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thank u list 25 again for the tips on organicππ΄ππππ³π² produce and factsππππ
