10 Benefits of Organic Food

10 Reasons to Eat Organic

Eat your veggies. Yes, we know you've heard this time and time again. And while this might have been slammed into your brain from an early age, it's for a good reason. Vegetables are packed with nutrients, are naturally low calorie, and yes, can taste delicious.

If you're already eating your veggies, then good for you. To step it up even more one notch, you should consider eating organic. Are you wondering why?

(air whooshing) Well, you're in luck, because in this video, we round up the 10 top reasons to eat organic.

What does it mean to eat organic?

Organic food is defined as food grown from a farming system that avoids manmade fertilizers and pesticides. The exact standards for what counts as organic vary from country to country, but most generally follow some guidelines. To truly understand why eating organic is better for your health and the planet, we've compiled a list of 10 reasons you should be eating organic. Take a look.

10 Reasons to Eat Organic

10. Eating organic has long-term health benefits

Eating well and organic has many health benefits that you'll experience in both the short term and the long term. Studies have shown eating organic reduces pesticide exposure, lessens disease risk, and improves early childhood development.

9. It's more nutritious

Organically grown foods have more nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. A study found organic crops provide significantly more vitamin C, magnesium, and iron compared to conventional crops.

8. It has fewer pesticides and heavy metals

Nonorganic foods usually contain harmful pesticides. Organic foods reduce pesticide residues, heavy metal toxins, and exposure to harmful chemicals.

7. You get to eat in season and support local farmers

Eating organic means consuming seasonal food and supporting local farmers, boosting local economies, and contributing to sustainable farming practices.

6. Environmentally friendly

Organic farming protects soil, reduces water contamination, and mitigates climate change impacts through sustainable practices like crop rotation.

5. Encourages biodiversity

Organic farming supports biodiversity by providing habitats for wildlife and avoiding monoculture practices.

4. Animal welfare

Organic livestock is raised humanely with access to the outdoors, free from growth hormones and antibiotics.

3. Keeps our water clean

Organic farming avoids chemical runoff into waterways, protecting water supplies and reducing pollution.

2. Avoid GMOs

Organic foods are non-GMO by default, avoiding exposure to genetically modified ingredients and harmful herbicides like glyphosate.

1. It has better taste

Organic produce tastes better because of the healthier soil it's grown in. Heirloom varieties are cultivated for taste over appearance.

At the end of the day, our choices at the grocery store not only dictate our health but also the health of our earth. Consider going organic to add even more nutrients, taste, and variety to your day.

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