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Published: July 2, 2007
When biting into a crunchy red apple from the supermarket, one rarely thinks of the genetically engineered seeds used to produce the fruit, or of the synthetic pesticides sprayed on the tree while the apples developed. Upon learning these facts, many may wish for an alternative. Organic fresh fruit provides people all over the country with this sought-after (as well as healthy, natural, and delicious) alternative.
Eating organic fresh fruit proves healthier than eating food grown in large farms with synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and other non-natural growth enhancers.
According to Diamond Organics, a Californian, all-organic, online shop started in 1990, ten top reasons exist for choosing organic fresh fruit. Some of these include that organic products must meet rigorous requirements, that they taste better (thanks to growing in well-balanced soil), and that they are healthier. To prove the latter reason, Diamond Organics explains how "many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. " Thus, pesticides commonly used on supermarket fruits really could be quite dangerous. In addition to being sprayed with pesticides (or herbicides), non-organic foods could also be contaminated with sewage or raw manure. Non-organic fruits also tend to be enhanced with the use of growth hormones and genetic engineering.
Many of the other top ten reasons for buying organic fresh fruit highlight the positive environmental impact of organic fresh fruit. For instance, farms that grow organic fresh fruit and other organic produce work closely with nature by respecting the ecosystem and water systems, building soil, and promoting biodiversity.
Once a person knows all of the benefits of going organic, the next step is to purchase organic fresh fruit and other foods. Organic fresh fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, can be purchased from online websites like Diamond Organics, Capay Organic, or the Organic Food and Produce Company. From Diamond Organics, organic strawberries can be purchased for $4.79 for an eight ounce basket. If one is in the mood for a juicy raspberry or a bundle of blueberries, these delicious fruits are each available in a standard package size for the same price, $6.59. At the Organic Food and Produce Company, one punnet of organic strawberries costs $8.90. If people want their organic fruit to last long, frozen organic fruits can also be purchased. Ten ounce bags of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries cost $6.89 each at Diamond Organics.
Diamond Organics offers many gift baskets, including fruit baskets. These fruit baskets contain either all organic fresh fruit or fruit with other organic foods such as vegetables, chocolate, or nuts and are presented in visually pleasing arrangements. An Organic Fruit Sampler contains nine pounds of seasonal organic fresh fruit and costs $69 (though it is important to note that shipping costs are included in all Diamond Organics basket prices). An Organic Fruit and Goodie Basket boasts seasonal organic fresh fruit as well, but also comes with organic chocolate and roasted almonds. This basket costs $79. Baskets can be very expensive – the Organic Mega Sampler, which consists of thirty pounds of fruit, vegetables, olive oil, pasta, and bread, will set a customer back $199.
Although organic fresh fruit tends to be more expensive than fruit purchased at the supermarket, the extra money may be worthwhile if one considers the health and environmental benefits. Biting into a natural, pesticides-free apple not only tastes better, it's also healthier and improves the environment.
Sources:
Farm Fresh To You. Capay Organic. 1998-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/fftoyou_info.phpFruit. The Organic Food and Produce Co. 2005. 25 June 2007.
http://www.organicfood.com.au/Content_Common/pro ductCategory.aspx?pcId=0D93B686-2D31-4C11-BD45-89B />Gifts Over $100. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://diamondorganics.com/prod_detail_list/403< br />Gifts Under $75. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://diamondorganics.com/prod_detail_list/401< br />Organic Summer Fruit. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
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Top 10 Reasons To Buy Organic. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://www.diamondorganics.com/top_ten
Eating organic fresh fruit proves healthier than eating food grown in large farms with synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and other non-natural growth enhancers.
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Many of the other top ten reasons for buying organic fresh fruit highlight the positive environmental impact of organic fresh fruit. For instance, farms that grow organic fresh fruit and other organic produce work closely with nature by respecting the ecosystem and water systems, building soil, and promoting biodiversity.
Once a person knows all of the benefits of going organic, the next step is to purchase organic fresh fruit and other foods. Organic fresh fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, can be purchased from online websites like Diamond Organics, Capay Organic, or the Organic Food and Produce Company. From Diamond Organics, organic strawberries can be purchased for $4.79 for an eight ounce basket. If one is in the mood for a juicy raspberry or a bundle of blueberries, these delicious fruits are each available in a standard package size for the same price, $6.59. At the Organic Food and Produce Company, one punnet of organic strawberries costs $8.90. If people want their organic fruit to last long, frozen organic fruits can also be purchased. Ten ounce bags of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries cost $6.89 each at Diamond Organics.
Diamond Organics offers many gift baskets, including fruit baskets. These fruit baskets contain either all organic fresh fruit or fruit with other organic foods such as vegetables, chocolate, or nuts and are presented in visually pleasing arrangements. An Organic Fruit Sampler contains nine pounds of seasonal organic fresh fruit and costs $69 (though it is important to note that shipping costs are included in all Diamond Organics basket prices). An Organic Fruit and Goodie Basket boasts seasonal organic fresh fruit as well, but also comes with organic chocolate and roasted almonds. This basket costs $79. Baskets can be very expensive – the Organic Mega Sampler, which consists of thirty pounds of fruit, vegetables, olive oil, pasta, and bread, will set a customer back $199.
Although organic fresh fruit tends to be more expensive than fruit purchased at the supermarket, the extra money may be worthwhile if one considers the health and environmental benefits. Biting into a natural, pesticides-free apple not only tastes better, it's also healthier and improves the environment.
Sources:
Farm Fresh To You. Capay Organic. 1998-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/fftoyou_info.phpFruit. The Organic Food and Produce Co. 2005. 25 June 2007.
http://www.organicfood.com.au/Content_Common/pro ductCategory.aspx?pcId=0D93B686-2D31-4C11-BD45-89B />Gifts Over $100. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://diamondorganics.com/prod_detail_list/403< br />Gifts Under $75. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://diamondorganics.com/prod_detail_list/401< br />Organic Summer Fruit. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://www.diamondorganics.com/prod_detail_list/ 18
Top 10 Reasons To Buy Organic. Diamond Organics. 1996-2007. 25 June 2007.
http://www.diamondorganics.com/top_ten
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