Organic foods are produced according to certain production standards. For crops, it means they were grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers, human waste, or sewage sludge, and that they were processed without ionizing radiation or food additives. For animals, it means they were reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones. In most countries, organic produce must not be genetically modified.Organic food production is legally regulated. Currently, the United States, the European Union, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain organic certification in order to market food as organic.Historically, organic farms have been relatively small family-run farms — which is why organic food was once only available in small stores or farmers' markets. Meanwhile, it is becoming much more widely available, with market growth rates of around 20% a year since the early 1990s, far ahead of the rest of the food industry, in both developed and developing nations. As of today organic food accounts for 1-2% of food sales worldwide. In the future, growth is expected to range from 10-50% annually depending on the country. (see facts and statistics below)

Drink plenty of pure water.Eliminate caffeine and alcohol.Eliminate refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates suppress immune function.Consume a diet of whole, preferably organic foods with an emphasis on lean meats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.

Vitamins are organic compounds needed in small amounts for proper nutrition. A daily intake of milk and milk products, bread and cereal, egg yolk, fish liver oils, green vegetables, nuts, fruits and meats, fish or poultry sufficiently provide you with all the vitamins you need. These foods should be prepared in a manner click to read more...

Once the province of epicures and health nuts, organic food has gone mass market. Americans spent some $16.7 billion on organic food last year, up from $13.8 billion in 2005 — and sales are expected to rise by 20% this year.

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