FoodSafety.com reported that the drug that is actually banned for public sale in India is widely available from vendors of fertilizers and pesticides. Oxytoxin-loaded products may cause side-effects like:

• Irregular heartbeat
• Nausea Vomiting
• Cramping
• Stomach ache
• Sterility
• Neurotic complications
• Nervous breakdowns

What other growth promoters are used on produce?

Farmers use other growth promoting agents like:

• Ethylene (commonly used to ripen mangoes)
• Calcium carbide (used on apples, papayas, and guavas)

According to a industry source, ethylene is considered GRAS, or generally recognized as safe, but calcium carbide “may contain traces of arsenic and phosphorus, both highly toxic to humans,” so most countries have banned it.

One of the Chinese farmers whose crops turned bad used a formula that combined growth enhancers, sweetening agents and a “calcium solution.” It is still not clear whether this formula used on exploding melons contained any calcium carbide and forchlorfenuron. Whatever farmers used, they sure did not get the results expected.

Still hesitate to go organic?

If you still wonder whether you should go organic, the following info will sure spur you into action.

Conventionally grown fruits and veggies are loaded with pesticides, hormones and chemical growth promoters. These harm health, especially of young children. And yes, conventional produce in your supermarket is transpored from all over the world, meaning that it does not affects only the region in which it was grown.

Organic produce is high in nutrients, so you get more for the money you pay. A four-year EU-funded study found that:

• Organic fruits and veggies provide 40 percent more antioxidants
• Organic foods have higher amounts of minerals like iron and zinc
• Milk from organic herd contains 90% more antioxidants

And last but not least, if you are really into flavors, organic foods sure taste better. Locally-grown organic produce is the best bet. That is the best of both areas.

But, if you cannot buy locally grown organics, look for USDA certified organic foods, but not imported organic produce. Wilted organic foods do not provide nutrients like fresh foods, even if it is conventionally cultivated, so freshness is something you should pay attention to.

There are certain exceptions to all-organic rules, which you may find interesting if you cannot find any organic foods. For more info on conventionally-grown produce that is safe to consume read the article 12 Foods You Don’t Have to Buy Organic.

Conclusion

Organic is better even though it costs much more, but it will sure safe you some money in future, that you would otherwise spend on healing yourself if you prefer to buy whatever comes to your hand. Invest a bit more and avoid paying large medical bills later in life.

This will keep you safe from physical and mental disability and dysfunction that occur as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle.

Do not let labels mislead you. Learn more about what to look for, talk to local farmers and share this info with your loved ones, friends and pretty much everyone you know. Eventually, you will help the movement toward a healthier life.