What Is Organic Vegetables?

What Is Organic Vegetables? 

Wondering about the organic eating lifestyle? Well here is some information to help you decifer what the differences are between organic and non-organic vegetables and produce. Organic vegetables are farmed without the use of synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers which destroy the vegetable’s ability to produce cancer-fighting antioxidants. Organic vegetable farmers have to follow very strict hygiene and safety guidelines in order to comply with Federal, State and local health standards. In addition to following strict Government guidelines, certified organic farmers are inspected by a third-party to make sure that they are in compliance which will enable them to qualify for organic certification.

Organic vegetables are high in flavonoids which protect our cells from damage. This plant chemical is thought to be helpful in preventing cancer and heart disease and combating age-related neurological problems such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. Flavonoids also protect the plant itself from insects, bacteria and fungus.

In studies between organic and non-organic fruit and vegetables such as corn and berries, the organic variety was found to have substantially higher levels of nutrients than the non-organic types. The minerals in organic vegetables are shown to have the potential to kill cancer cells or prevent them from spreading. According to researches, those nutrients could possibly help to increase the cure rate for cancer if they were to be combined with standard treatment methods. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?

What is organic vegetables? Not only are organically grown vegetables better for your body, but there is evidence that the farming methods use to grow organic vegetables are much safer for the environment than conventional farming methods. This is mainly due to organic farming methods utilizing only chemical-free fertilizers and pesticides which can be released into our atmosphere and break it down. Organic vegetables also are said to taste better because of these methods.

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Organic group to open new Brattleboro HQ
3 Sep 2010 at 1:39pm
BRATTLEBORO -- The Organic Trade Association is opening its new office space today with special guest Sen. Patrick Leahy. The senator, a Vermont Democrat, will attend the OTA?s ceremonial lease-signing while enjoying some of the organization?s organic refreshments.
Organic Milk Company to Stay Open
3 Sep 2010 at 9:12am
A Maine farmer-owned organic milk company is going to keep processing milk after all. David Bright, of Maine's Own Organic Milk, or MOOMilk, says a number of individuals and foundations have provided enough money to enable the company to sell its product to two Maine food banks. Augusta-based . . .
Organic fruit tastes better, is better for you: study
2 Sep 2010 at 11:31am
Organic fruit is not only better for you, but it tastes better, too.
Maine organic milk company to stay open
3 Sep 2010 at 12:47pm
A Maine farmer-owned organic milk company is going to keep processing milk after all. David Bright, of Maine's Own Organic Milk, or MOOMilk, says a number of individuals and foundations have provided enough money to enable the company to sell its product to two Maine food banks.
Organic Strawberries Have More Antioxidants And Vitamin C But Less Potassium ...
2 Sep 2010 at 3:41pm
Organic strawberries were found to have more vitamin C and antioxidants than non-organic ones, and they also had a nicer taste, but are 13.4% smaller and have considerably lower levels of dietary minerals potassium and phosphorous, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal PloS One. As consumers, we are usually willing to pay a bit more for organic produce for reasons of ...