The Organic foods are those foods grown in a sustainable manner by organic farming (or organic).
This system does not use pesticides, chemical fertilizers, synthetic additives, antibiotics, hormones, or food engineering techniques.
Engineering techniques are developed in genetically modified foods, transgenic foods .
In other words, organic foods are those that are free from chemicals, that is, from artificial inputs.
Organic Agriculture and Livestock
The organic farming works in a sustainable manner, ie, respecting the laws of nature. It prioritizes fairer ecological techniques for both human beings and the environment .
Several natural methods are used to enrich the soil (green and organic fertilization), as well as to combat pests and diseases in plantations.
In this way, no chemicals ( pesticides ) or synthetic fertilizers are used , thus preserving the soil and groundwater.
This type of agriculture reduces the impact of global warming on the world, since organic systems retain a larger amount of carbon in the soil.
Likewise, organic livestock prioritizes the health of human beings as well as the animals that serve as food.
Organic livestock breeding animals in open spaces, to the detriment of closed places. In closed places, animals are more likely to proliferate diseases, in addition to making the animal’s life a great stress.
All these nuisances are transmitted to your body, and consequently ingested by humans.
In addition to raising animals in open places, biological livestock does not work with the application of hormones, anabolics and antibiotics to animals. These elements are also ingested by the human being.
The Importance of Organic Food
Human health is the big question about the importance of consuming organic foods, essential for the healthy development of the body. They are grown in the most natural way, leaving the food richer in nutrients.
Currently, the consumption of organic food has increased considerably. This is because contemporary society has sought to replace a diet lacking nutrients by seeking more health, quality of life and well-being in food.
Studies have proven that a balanced diet rich in nutrients brings many benefits to the body, combined with regular physical exercise.
In this context, it is clear that it is not enough to include fruits and vegetables on the menu. Many foods of this kind are not off the list of products that are dangerous for human consumption, which generate several future health problems.
Vegetable and animal foods offered in supermarkets can also present substances that are harmful to humans. This list also includes industrialized foods (full of dyes, stabilizers, preservatives).
In the case of vegetables, the growth of plantations is intensified by the use of pesticides (to scare away the various pests of the immense plantations).
In animals, the use of hormones and antibiotics accelerate the growth process, benefiting the profit of companies that produce this type of food.
The question falls on the health of the human being, who is at the mercy of companies concerned mainly with profit and not with the quality of food sold.
The poison sprayed on plants, or the hormones ingested by animals, remain trapped in the food that will be processed by our body.
Organic food, in addition to respecting the environment, protecting the planet and future generations, collaborates with a healthier diet.
They offer tastier products, rich in nutrients (higher content of vitamins and minerals) and free of chemicals.
The only apparent disadvantage of consuming organic food is the high price of the products offered.
They are produced on a smaller scale (compared to conventional foods) and take longer to grow. Cultivation or animal breeding techniques make production costs very expensive.
For those who have space at home, a good alternative is to make a vegetable garden and grow their own food, free of pesticides and other substances harmful to the body.
Currently, there are several types of organic foods offered by the market: fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, eggs, cereals, among others.
The increase in the number of organic fairs in Brazil and in the world has demonstrated the importance of food in human life.
According to the legislation, organic foods must have a certification seal.