by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 6, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
Is there a shift to organic farming occurring? There are only some parts of the world where farmers want to switch to organic farming. It is not correct to claim that farmers are switching to organic farming. Of the total global land (1.5 billion hectares), about 11%...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 29, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
Food production is lower in organic farms, but what makes it more expensive than conventional farms? Current crop productivity levels of organic farms average 20% lower than conventional farms. It is a major concern for policymakers charged with feeding the burgeoning...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 28, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
Organic food certification – some fundamental features Certified organic foods do not necessarily need to be free of all pesticides; they permit some pesticides’ use. Organic food production prohibits sewage sludge, genetically engineered or genetically...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 6, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
The world’s natural and organic food and retail industry was estimated in 2015 to stand at $92 billion (deduced from Statista projection figures). The organic food industry is still a small fraction of the food industry. According to the World Bank, the food and...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 20, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
The health risk of fats is a popularly accepted view. While all fats, when consumed in excess, will contribute to weight gain, unsaturated fats, when taken in moderation, help lower blood cholesterol levels as they replace harmful saturated fats. Unsaturated fats stay...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 12, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
Organic food benefits: Comparing the nutritional value, sensory qualities, and food safety of organically and conventionally produced foods, it was found that, except for nitrate content, there is no strong evidence that organic and conventional foods differ in...
