With the growth public awareness of healthy lifestyles brings changes not only to exercise habits but also to people dietary. People start to care more about food and the need of nutrients in their bodies. Campaigns about healthy life continue to buzz. Moreover, many catering business, big or small starting to provide healthy menus, one of them being organic food.
Organic food is produced from plants or animals that are treated with an emphasis on environmentally friendly system. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers such as compost for soil and plants, and use a crop rotation system (this is so that the soil does not lose nutrients). To ensure that products purchased are truly organic, you can check the certification labeled to the product. In Indonesia, the authorized institution is known as Organic Food Certification Institute (Lembaga Sertifikasi Pangan Organik – LSPO).
What are the benefits of consuming organic foods that make many people interested?
High in antioxidants
A study found that organic foods contain higher antioxidants compare to other foods which will then have a positive effect on the body.
The lack of pesticides
Another positive reason why you are better off eating organic food is because of the lack of pesticides use in the planting process, making organic food healthier and more suitable for consumption.
Organic food does not contain additional unnatural ingredients.
One of the most emphasized rules in organic products is the organic products are prohibited from containing other additional unnatural ingredients, including preservatives, artificial sweeteners, artificial dyes, artificial flavorings, and MSG.
Improve the immune system
Genetically modified plants such as plants in general known to reduce the strength of the immune system. That is why it would be better if you choose to consume organic food.
Taste better
Because it is grown in an organic (or, more natural) way, the taste of organic vegetables is better and has no smell of pesticides or other chemicals.
Safe for the environment
Chemicals that are often used to plant food crops often cause pollution to land, water and air. While the organic planting process is healthier and safer for the environment.
Source:
- https://hellosehat.com/hidup-sehat/nutrisi/6-fakta-dan-mitos-seputar-makanan-organik/
- https://www.merdeka.com/sehat/6-alasan-to-start-melirik-makanan-organik.html
