Why it is more important to buy food that is freshly picked than certified organic

Food production has been pushed further and further away from populated areas because of the high cost of land and rates. This means that the food you buy has to be picked, transported and stored before it is available for you to buy. This can sometimes take several days. One of the most valuable things a retail store should tell you about the food you are buying, is the date the food was picked because food deteriorates rapidly. It may look good, but it will have little or no food value. Leafy greens deteriorate even more when they are washed in solutions containing anti-rotting chemicals like chlorine and packaged in sealed bags containing gases, which keep it looking good. It deteriorates rapidly when it is processed by being cut up into convenient sizes and packaged in neat containers. When food is processed like this it quickly loses critical enzymes and vitamins. The best food you can buy is the food that is grown locally using organic methods, and is available for sale as soon as possible after it is picked. You will taste the difference. It will have more flavour and will last much longer. Written by Bev Buckley For more information go to http://www.growinghealthyorganicfood.com/course1