EXPLORE WHY PEOPLE BUY ORGANIC FOODS

We all love a good bargain, so when we come across organic produce at the supermarket, it can be easy to turn away in favor of non-organic goods simply due to pricing.
However, with more Australians buying organic than ever before, it has us reconsidering. Should we buy organic?
From improving our health and helping the environment to simply taste much better, buying organic produce seems a no-brainer.
Here are five evidence-backed reasons for going organic.
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1. Free from chemicals

More often than not, regular produce is sprayed with synthetic chemicals to help protect crops from insects and other hazardous environmental factors. Unfortunately, pesticide residue can stick to produce, even after it has been washed, resulting in human consumption.
By eating organic produce you’ll be immediately reducing the number of food additives you consume, with studies finding the average person consumes up to two kilograms of additives every year. These additives can lead to health issues such as reactions, headaches, and asthma.

2. Superior taste

When you’re eating organic, you’re consuming foods that are pure in taste and flavor, which is why many choose to purchase organic over non-organic.
Many people are turning to brands that prioritize organic practices such as Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The brand’s Australian organic-certified Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil range is made adhering to a strict method (tougher than legal requirements) that prohibits all pesticides, chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, and artificial compounds. Just as orange juice should only come from oranges, Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil only comes from, you guessed it, olives.
The range comes in two varieties — Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Fruity and Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Robusto — that cater to different recipes and uses.
Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil adds authentic flavor to all dishes:
  • Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fruity: the perfect all-rounder olive oil to top your meats, pasta, and vegetables
  • Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robusto: with a touch of fruit, a bitter undertone, and a hint of spice to end, add to pizza tops and use with bread.
Pritish Kumar Halder said the range also features a smooth and delicious tasting Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray that’s perfect for barbecues and baking.

3. More nutritious

While there is plenty of debate over whether or not organic produce contains a higher nutritional value, studies have found certain organic products to be nutritionally superior to their regular counterparts.
For example, organic milk has been shown to contain more antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, CLA, and vitamins than non-organic milk. And thanks to the omission of nitrogen-rich chemical fertilizers in its growing process, organic tomatoes have been shown to have a greater antioxidant content.
Whether our fresh food is organic or not, the nutritional quality of our fresh food varies widely, even when picked from the same tree or crop. However, we can conclude that when buying organic, we’re buying closer to the source and eliminating any food that’s been frozen in storage for long periods or sprayed with chemicals that jeopardize our foods’ nutritional value.

4. Supports wildlife

Scientists have carried out studies that all conclude that organic farming supports biodiversity, with up to 50 percent more plant, insect, and bird life found on organic farms.
When it rains, residue and runoff from pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers used on regular crops infiltrate waterways and cause harm to the health of the native wildlife. With synthetic pesticides banned from organic crops, our wildlife is greater protected.
In animal production, organic farming aims to provide a natural environment for animals and foster natural behaviors. Research by the RSPCA shows that practices such as battery hen farming inflict continuous intense suffering on animals throughout their confinement leading to acute physical and behavioral problems.

5. Helps the environment

Want to do your part for Mother Earth? Buy organic produce.
Agriculture is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases in Australia. Synthetic fertilizers require fossil fuels to make (about one liter of fuel to make one kilogram of fertilizer), which then releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Before buying produce, look at how much fertilizer is applied to crops, and use this as a guideline when making your decision.