Why is Organic Better?
- Less pesticides and heavy metals, which could be very damaging to the human body.
- All organic fruits and vegetables have 40 percent more antioxidants, because when they grow in soils balanced by natural fertilizers, they can get more nutrients from the soil and fewer components that are harmful to health.
- By cultivating without the intervention of malignant chemicals, they improve soil structure and reduce the risk of erosion. Organic agriculture reduces greenhouse gases, protects the earth's surface and counteracts climate change.
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Living Non-GMO
GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Non-GMO means a product was developed without generic engineering. But what is genetic engineering? It is any process where generic material is manipulated in an artificial way. It can be combinations of plants, animals, bacteria or virus genes that would not normally occur by nature itself.
What is the environmental impact caused by GMOs? GMO crops are responsible for "superweeds" and "superbugs" which can only be killed with highly toxic poisons like 2,4-D. Approximately 80% of all GMOs worldwide are herbicide tolerant, which caused an increase in the production and commercialization of toxic herbicides. So far the long-term impact of GMOs is still unknown. However, once they are released into the environment they cannot be recalled.
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What is Gluten?
All proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and triticale are called gluten. It acts like a glue that holds food together, it helps food maintain their shape.
- Wheat is commonly found in breads, baked goods, soups, pasta, cereals, sauces, salad dressings, roux.
- Barley is commonly found in malt, food coloring, soups, beer and brewer´s yeast
- Rye is commonly found in rye bread, such a pumpernickel, rye beer and cereals
- Triticale which is a new grain similar to wheat can be found in breads, pasta and cereals
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