When people hear the two words “organic food,” many questions come to mind. These questions include “what is organic food”, “what does the term organic mean” and “why should I spend more money on organic food”? Organic food began many years ago, before new discoveries and technologies existed. Over the decades, organic foods have evolved and attracted more attention from buyers and producers than ever before. There are many standards in place to allow the use of the “Organic” label and also to ensure quality. Regulation and its application occupy an important place. Understanding the many different labels can be confusing due to the variety of the many different labels. Knowing what to look for and buy is the key to purchasing truly organic foods and reaping all of its many benefits. Advice will be given to those who do not fully understand purchasing organic foods. Many benefits will come from making the extra effort to buy and eat organic foods. Much research has been conducted to support the benefits of organic foods. Organic food is a holistic approach acting as both a preventive measure and a treatment for disease, based on individual daily nutrition. Where does organic food come from and what does organic mean? Many definitions can be found to define the term organic food. All definitions of the term organic include the production and certification process. According to the article Definition of Organic Food, “Organic foods are defined as those that are produced without the use of chemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers commonly used in cultivation and medications, such as antibiotics and hormones administered to commercial livestock” (Inc., 2008-2012). The organic system rejects all forms of synthetic... middle of paper ...... and 17 human studies conducted in the United States and Europe to compare pesticide residues, antibiotic resistance and vitamin and nutrient levels in organic and conventional systems. food produced. The study confirms that consumers who consume organic fruits and vegetables can significantly reduce pesticide concentrations in their bodies. Ultimately, organic foods are good for the human body. Before genetic engineering, all our food was organic and healthy. Eating organic food is better for our body and helps improve life. Toxins in today's foods increase the risk of many diseases and cancers. As Yvonne from Yvonne's Natural Food Market would say, your body is like automobiles and if we continue to put bad gas in our automobiles, eventually our cars will stop working. Eating organic is a good lifestyle choice.