If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
What do you think of bio food?
I've just bought bio apples. They are very tasty, but it worthwhile to
pay more than non-bio? I mean, do they have much more vitamin and mineral? Do the toxins like pesticids and insecticids found in non-bio are that bad? I'm sure they're bad, but is there that much in apples that it will affect your health? Thanks. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
What do you think of bio food?
wrote:
I've just bought bio apples. They are very tasty, but it worthwhile to pay more than non-bio? I mean, do they have much more vitamin and mineral? Do the toxins like pesticids and insecticids found in non-bio are that bad? I'm sure they're bad, but is there that much in apples that it will affect your health? Thanks. Do you mean organic? In the US, use of the term "organic" is regulated by the USDA. If you bought apples labeled "bio apples" it sounds as if someone is trying to make it appear that they are organic without actually using the word. That may mean they're no different than regularly grown apples except for price. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getf...cct=nopgeninfo (PDF file) If you're truly concerned you should ask the store where you bought them what "bio" really means. -- Jeri "Change is inevitable, except from vending machines." |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
What do you think of bio food?
Jeri, I'm sorry. I should have said "organic".
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Generall organic foods are made according to certain production standards, meaning they are grown without the use of conventional pesticides and artificial fertilizers, free from contamination by human or industrial waste, and processed without ionizing radiation or food additives. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as organic within their borders. Studies showed that organic fruit and vegetables contain up to 40% more antioxidants than conventional equivalents, and that the figure was 60% for organic milk and also in was indicated that higher nutrient levels in organic fruit and vegetables compared with conventionally grown products
__________________
Elliptical Trainer |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Low-Fat Fried Food? Food Chemist Develops Protein-Based Batter for Healthier Frying | Ken Kubos | Low Carbohydrate Diets | 2 | November 12th, 2007 02:39 PM |
Chinese food is the solution:healthy & balanced food for you | [email protected] | Low Carbohydrate Diets | 0 | May 21st, 2006 04:40 PM |
"Food for Fuel" vs. "Food is LOVE & Food is FUN" | vlcd_hell | General Discussion | 14 | February 15th, 2004 03:15 PM |