Not just are naturally organic foods free from manufactured plant added substances, yet these are likewise developed steadily. This produce doesn't utilize pesticides, artificial composts, sewer sludge, genetically modified organisms or radiation. On account of non-veg, cattle are not given growth hormones or antibiotics but given organic feeds. They are in this way cultivated and bred in an eco-friendly way.

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Food which is produced using natural substances while farming called organic. Organic foods do not contain artificial chemicals. Antibiotics, hormones or GMOs. Organic crops have higher nutritional value and organic dairy products have a higher content of Omega-3s. The level of toxins from the regular foods is generally below safety limits but organic foods can still help you reduce it. However, you must know that organic food which is processes can have lower nutritional value and high in fats, calories, and sugar. Organic junk food is still a junk food.

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Superbugs are resistant bacteria which are found in food produced by animals due to overuse of antibiotics. When they are passed on to humans, they can lead to serious illness. Antibiotics are drugs used in animal agriculture to treat bacterial infections and promote growth. They are passed on to humans through contaminated food products which can even lead to death. The chances of such products reaching your are rare due to strict government legislation. However, choosing food products labelled “organic” are safer.

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According to a new study, organic meat and milk may be more beneficial to your health than conventionally offered products. The provision of Omega-3 fatty acids is 50% more these organic products which are essential for human nutrition. Organic meat also contains 40% more of linoleic acid. It carries higher concentrations of iron, Vitamin E and few carotenoids. These differences are due to the way livestock is produced, where they are fed grass and reared outside which leads to the production of milk and meat of higher quality which can prevent numerous chronic diseases.

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In the growing market of organic food, the government has taken various measure to promote organic techniques of farming. In the similar line of efforts, the Centre has encouraged Indian Scientists to innovate and develop technologies and resources for organic agriculture in the North Eastern Region of India which serves as a potential place for farming. The farmers are also encouraged to use organic manure and promote e-marketing, where the farmers could sell their agricultural production in other parts of the country.

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It’s important to eat fresh, not frozen as organic food ripens sooner. Avoid packaged foods and confirm the quality of the food. Most people may find it difficult to implement an organic lifestyle as taste preferences, old habits and costs affect the decision. To make it easy, start small with choosing healthier variants of rice, greens and organic toiletries. Foods marked "natural" are not always organic. They may contain pesticides or are modified.

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The Eco-Sikh organisation recommended all gurdwaras to serve organic langar to support organic food to commemorate the Sikh Environment Day on March 14. Representatives of this organisation will collaborate with farmers to purchase direct organic items to have a positive impact and encourage the community to implement healthy food habits.

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People at Udaipur are considering 'edible terraces' as a solution to pesticide contaminated food available in the markets. The practice of cultivating food on rooftops, also known as rooftop farming is gaining popularity among people where they are cultivating veggies for their day-to-day needs. As this practice is extremely beneficial to the health of the people district administration and Maharana Bhupal hospital authorities have taken up the proposal of rooftop farming on hospital buildings.

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Siang Tea Industries Ltd from Arunachal Pradesh as a part of its ongoing effort to promote organic farming organised a workshop for farmers. Dr. Vandana Shiva, founder of Navdanya, a network for organic farming and biodiversity conservation encouraged, addressed the workshop and encouraged the farmers to switch to organic farming. Dr. Vandana believes that organic farming produces more nutritious food while maintaining the soil health.

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Prakrut, a three-day organic food festival began in Rajkot city on the 19th December. Farmers from across India displayed their produce and organic recipes at the festival. Organised by, 'Saurashtra Sajeev Kheti Abhiyaan', a farmers' group promoting organic farming in the state the festival was aimed at connecting organic farmers with customers. The festival also showcased educational videos and workshops on organic farming.

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Supermarkets have turned out to be great sources of organic food for the growing health conscious Indian customers. Supermarkets and food association have seen a great rise in demand even though the organic food are priced high. “Indian market happens to be at very nascent stage. However, the trend is picking up really fast and Organic Harvest has seen a growth of over 300 percent in the last one year. So, growth has been outstanding. It will keep on growing in the next five years to come,” said Rahul Agarwal, CEO, Organic Harvest.

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Innovation in packaging, storage methods and technology has increased the demand of organic fruits and vegetables. As these products are associated with health benefits, consumers are willing to to pay more money than the traditional products. These products are produced without the use of synthetic farming process due to which their demand is likely to grow in the future. The Organic Fruits & Vegetables Market is projected to reach $62.97 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2015.

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A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition last year showed that organic crops and crop-based foods had 18 to 69 more antioxidant content than conventionally grown crops. Various studies have linked reduced risk of chronic diseases to antioxidants. The research team concluded that a switch to organic food would provide additional antioxidants equivalent to consuming one and two extra portions of vegetables and fruits a day.

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