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You might have heard about going organic, may it be from food, beauty products and even clothing. But what is it really? Simply put, anything organic is deprived of any chemicals that can pose as potential harm to the human body and to the environment. These chemicals are used to preserve food, as fertilizers, enhance flavour, alter genetic compositions etc of plants, poultry, meat and dairy products.

Cooking releases or kills more than 50 per cent of the nutritional value of any food. So if you will eat a food raw, you are getting 100 per cent of all its nutrients to your body. Eating organic raw food is the best way to get the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals and protein to the body without any potentially harmful chemicals. A study in Europe stated that organic raw food has more than 50 per cent more anti-oxidants, which is very good for the body. Continue Reading »

Organic foods are foods that are produced, processed, packaged without the use of chemicals. These foods are becoming popular because of their health value. The most popular organic food items are organic coffee, tea, wine, meat, milk, honey, vegetables, fruits, rice, corn, herbs, essential oils, olive oil and coconut oil. These foods have been widely accepted due to their known health benefits compared to other conventional foods.

Organic foods can protect you from heart diseases and cancer because they are said to contain phenolic compounds. These foods ensure their freshness and quality and are therefore tastier and more nutritious compared to conventional foods. A lot of people also prefer to grow organic foods in their homes since they can cost around 20% less than other conventional foods. Gardening organic foods will require organic fertilizers and organic pest control.
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There is much discussion today about the pros and cons of organic food. People want to know whether organic food is better than non-organic food. They wonder whether the term “organic” is nothing more than the latest money-making marketing term being thrown about. They question the regulatory oversight bodies that determine whether the food that’s labeled organic really meets all of the criteria. These are difficult questions to answer with certainty especially since the answers often depend on who is asked. Regardless, there are several very real benefits of consuming organic food. Here is an overview of the most common. Continue Reading »

No single food can provide all the essential nutrients that the body needs. Therefore, it is important to consume a wide variety of foods to provide adequate intakes of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, which are important for health.

8 guidelines for a healthy diet
• Enjoy your food
• Eat a variety of different foods
• Eat the right amount to be a healthy weight
• Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre
• Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
• Don’t eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat
• Don’t have sugary foods and drinks too often
• If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly
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Don’t confine yourself to iceberg lettuce or salads! Darker greens have about the same number of calories and carbs -very low! – but pack a lot more punch in the vitamins and other nutrient categories. By substituting radicchio, watercress, escarole or spinach for the iceberg lettuce, you add vitamin C, riboflavin’s, manganese and other essential vitamins that aren’t present in lettuce. Try them braised, steamed or grilled for something a little different from the usual salad.
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