Why Organic Produce is Important for your HEALTH…

As per La Prensa article written on October, 17, 2009, we are warned to… Be careful what we eat in Panama.  Paradoxically, while the United States restricts the use of carbofuran for its potential to endanger the health of its citizens, in Panama, this pesticide continues to be used in agricultural production for local consumption.  Chiriqui is the breadbasket for Panama and anyone who has ever visited the area of Cero Punta knows that the first thing you notice is the ever present smell of pesticides.  The U.S. is now restricting the imports from Panama of agricultural products because of the use of certain pesticides which have been determines to cause health issues, yet these same chemicals are readily used and consumed by an unwary Panamanian and foreign consumer.

A bit abour Organics….

In the 21st century, a growing number of men and women from around the world are recognizing the benefits of organic food. These people are beginning to appreciate the health benefits that can be derived from organic food. Indeed, there are a number of significant benefits of eating organic food.

Traditional farming and gardening practices utilize an extensive array of different types of chemicals. For example, as a general rule in the cultivation of crops of all varieties, the typical farmer utilizes chemical insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Without fail, when these crops are harvested, their remains at least trace amounts of these various chemicals that were utilized during the planting and growing processes. There simply is no way to completely eradicate these chemicals from the fruits and vegetables that end up in the marketplace.

When a consumer purchases and consumes these traditionally grown food items, the trace chemicals end up in a person’s body. Over time, these insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers can accumulate in a person’s body.

One of the most significant health benefits associated eating organic food rests in the fact that these products are free from any potentially harmful chemicals. Organically grown food items are pure and completely wholesome.

A number of recent research studies have also considered the benefits of eating organic food. Some of these research endeavors focused on the effects organic foods might have on lower the incidence of certain diseases, including some types of cancer.

It has been demonstrated that organically grown fruits and vegetables have significantly higher levels of antioxidants than do traditionally cultivated food products. Because organically grown fruits and vegetables are higher in antioxidants, these items have been demonstrated to work to reduce the risk of certain types of cancers.

Overall, if a person is interested in making certain that he or she consumes foods on a regular basis that promote good health, he or she will want to turn to organic food products. Through the use of organic food, a person will not only obtain an optimal level of wellness, but he or she will be taking important steps towards preventing serious diseases such as cancer.

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