The Organic Connection

As we pile our  shopping cart full of disease fighting, vitamin laden produce, we are  missing a large piece of the puzzle.    That piece comes in the form of, synthetic or petrochemical based  pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers.   Chemicals that could actually cause the very disease you’re  trying to prevent.  This radical and outdated way of farming has created nutrient deficient soil and consequently, food that is lacking its full potential of nutrients  and flavor.

Organic  farming builds healthy soils which produce premium foods that are  nutrient dense and taste great.  Making  the organic connection is a great way to protect your health and the  environment.

Free Range vs. Organic Meat

Conventional  farming employs methods that are irresponsible and offers no benefits to  the consumer or society, only risk.   Meat that is riddled with pesticides, hormones and antibiotic residues can disrupt the body’s natural hormone balance; contribute to  anti-biotic resistance and increase cancer risks.   Luckily there is a growing trend to move toward safer organic  practices.  Organic farms  raise their meat without the use of hormones or antibiotics.   The feed they give their animals must also be grown without the  use of pesticides, herbicides or genetically modified seed.   Organic farming also provides the animals with sufficient free  movement, fresh air and natural daylight.   All of these practices produce premium meat that is naturally  delicious.

Genetic Modification

Genetically  engineered (GE) foods are made from crops whose genes have been  manipulated to have a specific characteristic (pesticide resistant or  longer shelf life).  The  most common crops that are genetically modified are corn, soy, potatoes, canola and tomatoes.  Most of these foods already sit in your cupboards and on your table.   Scientists are creating genetic changes to our food supply  “over-night” with no long term studies to evaluate their effect on  the environment or human health.

Companies that  promote this technology maintain that they will feed the world, create  super nutritious food, the promises are endless.   In truth GE crops have been shown to have a lesser yield than  other crops, contain high amounts of plant toxins, damage organic  farming practices, created super bugs and frankenfoods that create  long-term environmental havoc.

The  movement towards using only GE products allows the entire world’s food  supply to be controlled by a select few corporations.   Therefore, farmers are being pressured into using only  genetically modified seed, meaning that many varieties of fruits and  vegetables are endangered.

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