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The word ‘organic’ is the best-selling label in supermarkets and restaurants. But is organic food really healthier? This is an expert explanation.
Recently, interest in a healthy lifestyle has increased day by day. Various diet tips and organic foods that are believed to be healthier are increasingly selling on the market.
People’s awareness of the importance of a healthy body has made various whole foods gain attention on the market. But often excessive worship of organic food is carried out by healthy dieters.
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Is organic food really healthy food? So what about other food products that don’t label themselves as organic? Here’s the explanation.
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 Organic food is being glorified by healthy living practitioners. Photo: Getty Images/marrakeshh |
Launching BBC Goodfood (13/11/23) various studies show that many organic products are still exposed to chemicals, such as pesticides. However, organic products are also recognized as containing more micronutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, and their benefits in preventing anthocyanins.
Organic food products are recognized as having many health benefits. However, this product cannot be said to be the only or healthier product compared to non-organic labeled products.
Referring to a health perspective, some people believe that consuming organic products can minimize the risk of allergies and obesity. Even though there has not been strong enough evidence that organic products are as beneficial as many believe.
Allergies and obesity are influenced by many factors. Including lifestyle, immune resistance, and skin conditions or congenital diseases such as dermatitis.
 However, not all organic food is said to be healthier than non-organic food. Photo: Getty Images/marrakeshh |
It is true that there are several organic products that contain more nutrients and are healthier. For example, meat and milk are more nutrient dense and contain omega 3 fatty acids.
If you look at it from an economic perspective, organic products are certainly much more expensive so you need to manage costs more wisely according to income. Fruit and vegetables are suitable ingredients if you want to try organic products.
Especially some fruits and vegetables which are said to be the lowest ranked food intake. The reason is that many of the foods on this list are sold in dirty conditions with high pesticide contamination.
1. Strawberries
2. Spinach
3. Peaches
4. Pears
5. Apple
6. Grapes
7. Chili
8. Tomatoes, etc
Meanwhile, there are also food ingredients that have been named clean products. So it is not too important to consume it with an organic label.
1. Avocado
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapple
4. Onions
5. Papaya
6. Kiwis
7. Cabbage, etc
(dfl/odi)
