Is organic food better for you?
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Loading... - Chris Walker
- 16 Sep 2022
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Organic food's popularity has increased over the years. More people are looking to eat healthier, more sustainable foods, and are prepared to pay the (higher) price for it.
In theory, organic food sounds like a healthier choice when compared to non-organic food. Less chemicals and additives sound like a no-brainer, but it is really worth the extra cost and shorter shelf-life? Are organic foods actually better for you? In this gallery, we delve into the myths and facts about organic food, and what science has to say about it.
What is organic food?
This has to do with the process of how the foods are produced. Organic foods are produced without the use of artificial chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, and genetically modified organisms.
What is organic food?
Organic foods are also free of artificial food additives, such as artificial sweeteners, monosodium glutamate (MSG), preservatives, coloring, and flavoring.
What is used to produce organic food?
Farmers use natural fertilizers, such as manure, instead of artificial products.
