Organic food and responsible living

Organic living

Organic living is a basic common sense and conscious living , caring for our loving planet which has given so much to our mankind.
It is very important to use our minds to make informed decisions about what we are putting in our bodies, and working with nature rather than against it.

It will not only help sustain the planet, but mankind as well.
The moment we hear the word "organic" we automatically associate it with the words , "good" , "green" , or "healthy".

But what is really organic food?
Any food that is produced without the use of toxic chemical fertilisers, pesticides and genetically modified seeds is considered organic food. In addition to it even the farming practices also determine organic food production, like composting , green maturing , crop rotation , and bio pest control.

Organic food is not only healthy for people who eat it , but also for the health of the soil. Organic farming ensures the soil health is retained for a long time ! So it more sustainable in long run than chemical farming. 

The harmful chemicals used in the chemical farming cannot be broken down naturally . This endangers and pollutes the ground  water and soil.

The energy used in chemical farming is more.  More farm equipments and lot of fertilisers and pesticides need more energy to be produced . The logistics of getting all the chemicals to every part of the country adds to a deeper carbon footprint.
What is the difference between organic and natural food?
Natural food products are normally grown (with chemicals) but the next food processing happens in Eco friendly and natural way. .i.e food is processed with less or no preservatives, hormones, food colour and  additives.

Control of our choice:
Always encourage getting locally available and grown food products, rather than getting things which are produced halfway across the globe. If it is not seasonal, then may be they are grown in green houses which are more energy consuming.
If you are not able to get 100% organic food to meet your needs, you can at least get a certain percentage of it that is locally or easily available. This is a healthy alternative and also good for our planet.
Things you normally get organic from reliable sources:
Cereals , pulses, spices, tea , coffee, jam, pickles, almost all seasonal vegetables , cold pressed cooking oil, milk, washing powder, handmade soaps, agarbati, insect repellents  , shampoos, floor cleaners and even clothes . You also have a long list of stationary Items and gifting options .
Thus, Organic way is the healthy way , our best way of saying Thank You to  Mother Earth.