| The society of today is one that struggles to find | | | | And while not much thought is given to additives |
| its balance when it comes to living a healthy | | | | when we encounter fruits and vegetables in the |
| lifestyle. We are bombarded on a daily basis with | | | | grocery store, the truth is that insufficient |
| the newest and best products on the market all | | | | research has been done regarding the long term |
| designed to help us achieve maximum health. But | | | | effects of these chemicals on the human body. |
| for many who have traveled this road many a | | | | The same holds true for agricultural and dairy |
| time, the answer is simple; a healthy lifestyle | | | | farming practices. While agricultural and dairy |
| begins and ends with a nutritious diet rich in whole | | | | farmers traditionally feed their livestock |
| foods. But while we may know the types of food | | | | supplements and hormones to speed their growth |
| we should be eating - fruits, vegetables, lean | | | | and milk production, organic farmers do just the |
| meats, and whole grains - we are now faced with | | | | opposite. Animals are given only organic feed and |
| another choice - that of organic food. | | | | are not subjected to chemicals or hormones of |
| Ask any organic food enthusiast and they will | | | | any kind. |
| happily tell you the health benefits of organic food. | | | | Organic food has benefits that extend to the |
| And when faced with the information it's difficult | | | | environment as well. Organic farming means that |
| to ignore the substantial differences between | | | | the ground is not subjected to chemical or |
| organic food and that food that is grown or | | | | pesticide run-off. Organic farmers are strongly |
| produced in a traditional environment. | | | | committed to the environment and their product |
| Organic food is grown and raised by a group of | | | | is only considered certified organic food if they |
| committed organic farmers working within strictly | | | | adhere to strict government regulations. |
| enforced government guidelines. Produce that is | | | | Organic food can mean significant benefits for |
| grown organically is done so without the use of | | | | your health and that of those you love. |
| pesticides or chemical additives. Chemicals and | | | | Additionally, it shows a dedication to the |
| pesticides are, however, used on traditional farms. | | | | environment and the future of the planet. |