| With more and more attention being given to the | | | | Traditional agricultural farmers are in the practice |
| effect diet can have on our bodies, it is inevitable | | | | of administering a myriad of chemicals to dairy |
| that the question should arise as to whether or | | | | cows in an effort to increase their size and milk |
| not there is a particular advantage of organic | | | | output. Organic agricultural farmers - under |
| food. Organic food enthusiasts will report - without | | | | stringent government guidelines - are forbidden |
| hesitation - of their increased energy and overall | | | | from using such chemicals; chemicals, that should |
| health and vitality. As we explore the correlation | | | | be noted, that have not been studied thoroughly |
| between our diets and our longevity and health, it | | | | enough to determine their long-term effects. |
| stands to reason that we must also explore the | | | | Another advantage of organic food is its positive |
| possible advantage of organic food. | | | | impact on our environment as a whole. |
| The definition of organic food lies in the manner in | | | | Traditionally grown fruits and vegetables are |
| which the food is grown and processed. Organic | | | | chemically treated while still in the ground, |
| food is that food which is not exposed to | | | | exposing the soil to a chemical cocktail that |
| chemicals of any kind during its growing, | | | | forever changes its properties - and possibly |
| manufacturing, processing, or packaging. Organic | | | | seeps into our water supply. Growing organically |
| fruits and vegetables are grown without the use | | | | keeps soil in its natural state and protects the |
| of pesticides and are preservative-free on every | | | | ground as well as our water. |
| level. Organic farming has emerged as one of the | | | | The advantage of organic food lies in its ability to |
| industries of the future as more and more people | | | | impact us on a global level; minimizing our |
| are demanding the most natural and nutritious | | | | exposure to chemically altered food and saving |
| choices for their families. | | | | our planet from needless contact with unnatural |
| In the case of animal products, such as meat and | | | | contaminants. |
| dairy, animals are given only organic feed. | | | | |