Is organic really organic?

In theory, organic means that the produce hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides.

But is organic really organic?

The short answer is no.

The problem is that these “organic” farms are like tiny postal stamps within massive industrial farms, where everything else is getting sprayed. It’s very easy for wind and water to carry the pesticides and herbicides over to the organic produce.

So, organic industrial produce is usually contaminated with pesticides. All the checkmarks might be ticked for organic certification, but in reality, the system is flawed.

However, produce with some pesticides is still better than produce that has been doused by these things:

To avoid produce that has maximum amounts of pesticides, always check the barcode. As I spoke about in this reel, it’s not surprising to find non-organic produce lying around in the organic section.

If the barcode begins with 9, the produce has not been sprayed directly. If it begins with a 4 or some other number, it has been sprayed.

To avoid pesticides entirely, buy from small, regenerative farms.

These farms are completely separate from industrial operations. If the farmer says it hasn’t been sprayed, you can be sure that your produce is clean (it’s not uncommon to find farmers who are vehemently against spraying their crops).

The extra nutrients in the soil from better farming practices is a bonus too, even if it’s pricier.

So, go to your local farmer’s market and ask around. Your health is worth the extra effort.

Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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