Probably before making the leap to a new diet, you might want to do a little research on organic foods. I actually did some research on my own after proofreading a dental client’s dental marketing plan encouraging a diet of organic foods. Not only are there advantages to yourself should you switch to an organic diet, but organic food and the processes involved before it hits the shelves help to preserve the environment and improve the economy.
One of the reasons that organic food is becoming increasingly popular is that it is “certified,” which means that the suppliers have strict government standards to meet before they can label their food as truly “organic.” This means that the methods in producing the food are environmentally sound, and that pesticides and chemicals are avoided. Non-organic fruits and vegetables are often sprayed with chemicals and pesticides to kill bugs and bacteria, but it does raise a question. Which is the worse for human consumption – the bugs and bacteria or the pesticides used to get rid of them? This is a worthy debate and a legitimate worry for individuals who are concerned with maintaining their health by understanding the things they put into their bodies.
Contamination to the soil caused by pesticides and chemicals are another valid concern. While many farmers want to turn to organic farming, they are hesitant because of overhaul of the soil that is required in order to “clean” their fields – it is an expensive process to undertake. Not only that, farmers may be forced to sit out during a couple of harvests before the soil is considered clean enough to plant crops which must reach the standards required for organic certification.
A solution, however, exists with making the switch to organic foods, which will preserve the environment and aid the economy by ensuring the survival of qualified and accountable food manufacturers who, after undergoing a rigorous gauntlet of government standards and qualifications, have their organic products certified by Quality Assurance International aka QAI. All organic food must be certified by the QAI (Quality Assurance International) prior to distribution. Many suppliers fall short of certification despite their best efforts, which means only the highest quality organic suppliers with consistent records are likely to survive. Believe it or not, this is good news for the economy.
Through government grants and other aid, many small-scale farmers are receiving new opportunities by growing organic foods to meet the increasing demand for organic products. It might seem to be a risky venture in the beginning, especially for the reasons aforementioned regarding soil renovation, but many farmers have managed, not only to survive, but turn in a profit as well. Many farmers have taken a cue from dentists, who were previously shy about using dental advertising, and have created marketing campaigns of their own to advertise their organic fruits and vegetables. In fact, many economists believe that the survival of the small farmer is really dependent on him making the switch to organic farming.
As stated above, organic foods impact the environment and the economy in advantageous ways. Not only that, organic foods are safe for consumption with high rewards for prolonged personal health, happiness and productivity, which means less visits to medical practitioners, therapists and dental consulting appointments. And one more important thing: many advocates of organic diets will tell you the worst-kept secret in the world: organic foods simply taste better!
