9 Foods That Are Best To Buy Organic

Organic agriculture, in addition to human health, preserves biodiversity and the environment. Here are the foods coming from conventional agriculture, contain more pesticides and they are better to buy organic. Unlike conventional agriculture, in fact, organic agriculture does not use chemicals in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables nor does it use genetically modified seeds, the famous GMOs.

However, not all foods are the same: there are, in fact, foods from conventional agriculture that have more risk of contamination by pesticides or have an excessive environmental impact. To ensure proper nutrition, avoid the onset of diseases and preserve our health, we always recommend buying seasonal fruits and vegetables, trying to privilege the choice of products from organic or synergic agriculture, which follow a production and distribution system short chain…

Here is the ranking of the 9 foods that are best to buy organic …

1) Apples

Experts have tracked up to 40 different pesticides in this fruit and its juice. In organic apples, chemicals are absent and their pulp is more consistent and flavorful. There was also a higher content of potassium (+ 31%) and phenols (+ 19%, mostly flavonoids), substances that have important health-giving properties in many areas, from blood circulation to the prevention of aging.

2) Whole grains

In general, cereals that have not been refined are healthier than white ones: they help the work of the intestine and the detoxification process of the organism. Those coming from conventional agriculture, however, can present residues of pesticides and chemicals deposited on the outside of the grain. Organic bread, pasta, rice, barley, spelled are immune to this risk. Furthermore, organic flours, unlike conventional flours, do not contain molecules capable of damaging the immune response.

3) Eggs

This tasty and healthy food can be at risk of contamination by pesticides and medicines used in industrial farms. In organic ones, hens take on certified organic feed, scratch around freely and are not stuffed with antibiotics. In this type of breeding, animal rights and respect for their vital needs are imperative. Furthermore, the yolk of the organic egg cannot be artificially colored.

4) Oranges and lemons

The organic fruit contain up to 30% more vitamin C and a greater quantity of lutein and zeaxanthin, two substances that protect the eyes and skin. Considering also that in the kitchen citrus fruits are often used with the peel, buying them bio avoids a possible contamination from pesticide residues.

5) Grapes

Worldwide inspections indicate a level of pesticide contamination on grapes equal to 70%, with the presence of about 30 different chemical products.  The organic origin, in addition to avoiding this problem, offers a greater quantity of resveratrol, an anti-cancer substance produced by vines as a natural fungicide, present in higher concentrations precisely on grapes not treated with chemicals.

6) Soybean and its derivatives (tofu, flour, tamari, lecithin, oil and milk)

Deriving from the main transgenic crop worldwide, soybeans, and all these products can easily be at risk of GMOs. Several U.S. scientific studies have shown that glyphosate, an herbicide used in GMO soybean crops, accumulates in the body, and has been found in the breast milk and urine of women who eat GM foods or live near organic fields. In organic farming, the use of genetically modified organisms is prohibited.

7) Coffee

To increase the yields, coffee farmers have been switching from traditional cultivation in shady areas to full sun for some years. To grow coffee in the sun, however, we clear the trees to make better use of the light. The deforestation also causes the disappearance of the natural predators of insects, which necessitates an increased use of pesticides on coffee, to remove parasites. Fair trade and organic agriculture favor crops in shady areas with less environmental impact.

8) Peaches

They are among the fruits most treated with pesticides and with the most residues on the skin. By comparing organic and conventional peaches in the laboratory, it has been found that the former have a higher content of natural antioxidants, precious allies of health and youth.

9) Milk and dairy products

Those who love drinking milk, choose organic milk: the studies that reward it are numerous. Firstly, because organic milk decreases the risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, thanks to the presence of a quantity of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in a ratio very close to that considered optimal by nutritionists. In practice, the best living conditions of animals in organic farms translate into a healthier fat profile for the heart.