Organic food in Australia

Organic food promises better taste, better nutrition and no chemicals with the increased price. The question:

Is organic produce a gimmick, or do they worth it?

Now firstly, we need to understand a few things before answering this question.

What does organic mean?
Organic simply means that the product is produced or grown as they would have been before the introduction of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or ionizing radiation. This extends to animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products.

In plain words, organic is the ‘most-natural’ food we can purchase on the market. Consumers will not have to worry about consuming any kind of unwanted chemicals.

There’s no doubt that organic food is growing in popularity here in Australia. In 2014, Australia’s organic industry reached a record growth of $1.7 billion in retail and exports. This suggest that more and more people in the world are willing to pay a price premium for the benefits of organic products.

The health benefits

According to nutritionist Zoe Bingley-Pullin, although the cost of organic produce is much higher, if you can afford it, it is worth purchasing.

“If you can afford it, from health perspective, organic food may decrease chemical exposure and organic foods have been shown to have a high antioxidant content compared to non-organic,” Bingley-Pullin said.

“But if it’s a barrier to eating fresh vegetables then don’t let it stop you. From a nutritional perspective, it’s also important to look at soil quality, farming practices, delivery and travel time and storage. This may mean buying at your local farmer’s market is a better option.”

“The speculated problem with over-ingesting synthetic fertilizers and pesticides is that they contain large number of chemicals and heavy metals, which are extremely difficult for the body to breakdown.”

Taste?

Everyone seems to assume that by going organic and healthy, we will sacrifice taste. In fact, there are many cafes in Melbourne that specializes in organic desserts. These tasty little things are sugar-free, dairy-free and fat-free.

For those people who are sweet lovers but are concerned about the health issues, from now on, you are not to be worried because these healthy cafes are just about the right place for you.

The Verdict
As you can see, going organic may be an expensive option, but it is certainly a worthwhile one to look into.

Something extra…?
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