Extraordinary Health Magazine EH Magazine VOl 32 | Page 58

5 Reasons to Go Organic There’s no better time than now to make the decision to go organic. Organic agriculture means that the produce has been farmed in soil that contains no synthetic fertilizers or harmful pesticides. Also, studies show that organic food has a higher nutritional value. Next time you go grocery shopping, keep these five reasons in mind when it comes to choosing organic: Certified organic means products have no prohibited pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The National Organic Standards Board designed a list of natural substances in organic farming that are allowed and which ones are not. NOSB members follow very strict criteria, such as the impacts of human health and the environment, when deciding which substances are considered harmful. Many studies show that having a diet rich in organic foods is healthier. By eating organic foods, you are minimizing your risk for exposure to environmental toxins and serious health issues found in non-organic meat and produce. In addition, organic foods are the cleanest available. That’s right­—say goodbye to hormones, antibiotics and GMOs. Organic means all that bad stuff is nonexistent. USDA Organic regulations prohibit any genetically modified (GMO) ingredients in a certified organic product.