Organic Foods - 10 Reasons Why They Are Great For Your Health and the Environment

With all the hype and enthusiasm about going green, I'm sure we all want to do our part in contributing towards having a better environment. What better way for one to lead a healthier lifestyle while giving back to the environment than to turn to Organic eating habits.

The great thing about Organic foods is that they are not harmful to the environment, they contain more nutrients which are great for ones health, and are free from exposure to harmful synthetic chemicals, which when consumed are harmful to ones health. Here are 10 good reasons why Organic Foods are great for your health and the environment.

1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established an organic certification program that requires all organic foods to meet strict government standards; therefore you can be rest assured that you're getting the best quality of food.

2. Organic Foods are not loaded with harmful Pesticides that have been linked to many diseases such as Cancer, Alzheimer's, Some Birth Defects, Obesity and Excess Weight.

3. They tend to contain 50% more nutrients, are richer in vitamins, higher in fiber, minerals, and essential fatty acids and they retain high levels of nutrients for much longer than Non-Organic Foods.

4. They tend to be more filling and are not loaded with artificial fillers and binders that leave you not satisfied and craving for more.

5. They taste a lot better than Non-Organic foods because they contain natural flavors that have not been altered by synthetic chemicals and over processing.

6. They are processed without the use of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, hydrogenated fats, trans fats, saturated fats, additives or artificial preservatives.

7. Pregnant women who eat Organic Foods can have better pregnancies and healthier babies, which leads to less health issues and a better pregnancy.

8. Organic Farming helps in the preservation of insects and other small animals that depend on the soil for their survival.

9. Organic Farmers use methods that protect our water resources and that do not leak nitrogen's and other pollutants from their soil into our water system.

10. Organic Farming leaves the soil fertile, replaces all of the minerals lost from the soil, so the new crop of organic plants can have access to them as well.