Truth About Organix?!

Truth About Organix?

What IS "organic" food(s)?

What makes them to be classified as so, etc.
And why are the products a bit more pricey than that of their "non-organic" counterparts?

Are organic products THAT much better for you?
Or is it a personal/lifestyle choice?

Oh yeah, and how can milk be "organic" as well?

**I've tried it and it does have a decent taste to it.

Organic foods are ones that have been grown under certain conditions. Most regulations prevent the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, etc. and processed without additives.

Many people believe that organic foods retain more of their health products, as in the case of meat or milk, or antioxidents, in the case of fruits and vegetables. Some people also buy organic simply to limit the amount of toxins being placed in their body.

However, there are some fallacies about organic farming as well. For example, sulfure and copper are used as organic pesticides. Due to their low effectiveness they are applied in much higher amounts. At the same time these two chemicals have higher environmental toxicity than their synthetic counterparts.

Another common technique is to introduce insects, fungi, or bacteria to the crop to fend off pesticites. This often results in ecological devastation as many of these new creatures are not from the same habitat.

Also, the idea that organic food is generally more healthy for you than others has never been proven. Ever. In fact, some people believe that organic means more safe, but in truth there have been cases where lethal bacteria (think E.Coli) have been found on food and led to death. Oops.