Please share an interesting fact about organic foods.

Organic: Organic vegetables have much more nutrients in them than non-organic vegetables.

Eat: Eat nonprocessed, organic fruits and veggies, as well as nuts and fish high in omega 3s.

Nutritionally: Nutritionally they are not different from non-organics, but for health benefit, we do not know yet.

Unfortunately: Unfortunately, impossible to tell if "organic" foods are any purer or safer than any other produce.

There: There are no official regulations that state what can be designated an "organic" product or food.

Some: Some people think there's no risk associated with organic foods. You still have to wash vegetables!

Conventional: Conventional produce is eight times more likely to have pesticide residue than organic produce.

Organic: Organic food may be safer, less toxic, but it is not more nutritious than conventional food.

Over: Over 80% of processed foods contain genetically modified ingredients. Choose organic to avoid these!

If: If meat, dairy & eggs are not organic, then they have been almost certainly raised on gmo corn & soy!

They: They have the same nutritional value, but you avoid additives and trace pesticides.

ORGANIC: Myth: organic food is always better for the environment.

Organically: Organically grown foods are not always the most eco-efficiently grown (+ greater carbon footprint).

Remember: Remember that just because it's organic doesn't mean it's always healthy for you (i.e. Sugars, fats, cholesterol).

Organic: Organic food cultivation is sometimes not eco-efficient and has a greater carbon footprint!

Many: Many organic farmers can still use pesticides. They just have to use those approved for organic farms.

Boiling: Boiling vegetables reduces mineral content. Steaming them can preserve the mineral content.

People: People trust the labeling, but the definition of organic foods varies from state to state.

They: They have not been shown to be any healthier for you than nonorganic.

All: Myth: all organic foods are healthy. Reality - many can contain loads of calories and/or fat.

Most: Most have no extra benefit. Some do, but most don't!

Organic: Organic foods don't just help your body, they help the environment as a whole.

Organic: Organic foods doesn't mean healthy diet. You may still gain weight when you don't want to.

USDA's: Usda's national organic program regulates the standards for organic farms.

Be: Be very cautious, as "organic" designation may or may not convey an unadulterated product.

All: Some organic foods may not be "healthy food".

Not: Not all foods labeled organic are organic -- look for certification such as usda certified.

Myth:: It's a myth that: all organic foods are healthy. Reality: potatoes are high in calories.

Organic: Organic food is a generic term, as it has yet to be regulated properly.

The: The european union has a huge problem with counterfeit organic food, as internationally reported.

For: For foods to be labelled as organic, at least 95% of the ingredients must come from organically prod.

8oz: 8oz glass of organic red wine provides the antioxidants & cardiovascular benefits & no pesticides!

An: An average strawberry is 4 calories and has 200 seeds on it

Choosing: Choosing organic milk/cheese may help pregnant women reduce penile abnormality (hypospadias) in sons.

It: It takes 3 years to certify a pasture as organic for grazing grassfed milk cows.

Organic: Organic foods are not necessarily safer or healthier than conventionally grown foods.

Organic: Organic meat is similar to non-organic meat in terms of benefits. Pick grass fed beef, not organic.

Organic: Organic foods have no greater nutritional value than regular foods.

Organic: Organic foods are grown without the use of pesticides.

Products: Products using at least 70% organic ingredients can be labeled "made with organic ingredients".

They: They are usually more expensive, and they don't taste as good.

Its: They're not necessarily better or "healthier"; we don't have enough studies to support that claim.

Just: Just because a food claims to use organic products does not mean that they are 100% organic.

There: There are no studies that show significant benefit to an organic food only diet.

In: In general: don't buy organic if it has a peel. Wash all fruit/veges you eat.

Organic: Organic foods are much lower in pesticides and other potentially harmful chemicals.

Know: Know the country of origin as not all countries have same standard for pesticide use.

There: There is no scientific evidence that organic food is safer or healthier than conventional food.

Regarding: Evidence is insufficient to support any scientific claims that organic food tastes better.

Dandelion: Dandelion greens: contain 856 mg of vitamin k which helps w formation of blood clots ; healthy bones.

Dandelion: Dandelion greens: contain 21% of your rda for calcium at 206 mg/ serving.

Dandelion: Dandelion greens: are a super source of vitamin c with 39 mg per serving.

Rhubarb:: Rhubarb: did you know that rhubarb is actually a fruit. I thought it was a vegetable too !

1: 1 cup of cooked rhubarb supplies 207 mcg of lycopene but raw rhubarb has none.

Rhubarb: Rhubarb contains 35.7 mcg of vitamin k which is essential for clotting blood.

Asparagus: Asparagus helps to protect against cancer due to antioxidants.

Inulin: Inulin in asparagus helps digestion by supporting growth of lactobacilli ; bifidobacteria.

Asparagus: Asparagus (1 cup) meets over 11% of the rda for dietary fiber.

Ignore: It's a myth that: all organic food is really truly organic.

Ignore: Organic farming encourages sustainability, independence, health, openness, safety ; integrity.

Ignore: If you are allergic to a food, eating it "organic" will not reduce your allergy.

Ignore: Organic produce is known to contain a higher level of certain nutrients than non-organic produce.

Ignore: By definition organic foods are non-GMO. Absolutely no need to add any extra labeling!

Ignore: Organic foods still are treated with fertilizer and insecticides, they are just natural ones.

Ignore: Organic food production is a regulated industry requiring special certification not just gardening.

Ignore: "Organic" just means 'not artificial' and not 'pure' or 'natural. Look for "healthy" food!

Ignore: Don't just believe a label that says organic, look into the product to make sure you get what pay 4.

Ignore: There is no place like like home. Nothing's more organic then our hands our soil and our neighbors.

Ignore: Organic foods have been shown to contain higher amounts of healthy nutrients than non organic foods.

Ignore: Organic junks, ie organic candy, organic ice cream, organic cigarettes, are just as bad.

Ignore: May reduce exposure to pesticides especially for fruits and vegetables that their cover are consumed.

Ignore: REMEMBER, since Organic foods by definition contain NO PRESERVATIVES, make SURE they are sold FRESH!