Healthy eating is one of the key factors in maintaining a healthy body and mind. To be healthy and full of energy, it's essential to provide the body with adequate amounts of nutrients. A deficiency can lead to serious health problems and a reduced quality of life.
There are many ways to diversify your diet and ensure it's rich in vitamins and minerals. This collection features a wide variety of natural foods. These products will help you create a diet that's both delicious and nutritious.
The growing interest in organic food is encouraging. The benefits of using organic farming methods extend beyond health benefits for consumers. Organic food production also has a positive impact on the environment and the socio-economic situation of local communities. Unfortunately, the same cannot always be said for conventional food production.
What is healthy food?
Healthy food refers to products that, above all, do not harm us and provide additional health benefits. They are produced naturally, meaning without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, preservatives, or antibiotics. The result is a product that is safe for health. Natural foods often contain more vitamins and minerals than conventionally produced foods. They are also considered tastier, although taste is a matter of personal preference.
Natural foods prevent the development of disease and can aid in recovery. They provide essential nutrients. Special attention should be paid to superfoods , which are distinguished by their extraordinary nutrient content. These are unprocessed, natural products whose ingredients have a beneficial effect on the body.
The negative effects of poor nutrition are compelling a growing number of people to change their eating habits. Healthy eating has become a lifestyle for many. This trend is coupled with concern for the natural environment, which is overexploited by conventional agriculture. Organic food, meaning food produced using ecological farming methods, can certainly be called healthy.
However, it's important to remember to choose products based on your personal health situation. Organic wheat flakes will be unhealthy for someone with a gluten allergy, although they won't harm those who tolerate this ingredient.
What is organic food?
Until the development of modern methods of mass food production, utilizing mechanization and artificial pesticides, there was no distinction between organic and conventional food. Organic farming began in the 1920s, but the real development of organic food production occurred in the second half of the 20th century.
Organic farming is defined as a comprehensive system of sustainable farming that, through the use of natural means of production and the protection of natural resources, activates natural mechanisms. This ensures that organic food is safe and of high biological quality, and production ensures continued soil fertility and the health of plants and animals.
Organic food is also called organic food or biological food and is abbreviated as "bio" or "eco." This refers to a processed product (made of several ingredients) that contains at least 95% of its ingredients by weight from organic farming (water and salt are not included). Unprocessed organic food must be 100% compliant.
Furthermore, organic food cannot contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial stabilizers, colorants, preservatives, flavor enhancers, artificial fertilizers, and plant protection products. Attention is also paid to the well-being and health of farm animals. Organic food contains minimal amounts of heavy metals and pesticides, but higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients.
Labeling healthy products – how to recognize organic food?
For a product to be formally called organic, it must have the appropriate organic certification. Since 2010, a uniform organic logo has been in force throughout the European Union. The green "Euroleaf" on the packaging guarantees customers compliance with EU requirements. Beneath the "Euroleaf" is the certification body's identification number.
In Poland, certificates are issued by certification bodies authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. They monitor producers in accordance with EU regulations. A full list of entities is available on the Ministry's website.
There are many other organic certificates, but in health food stores you should pay attention to this one first.
Healthy food at the Żywioł Zdrowia store
Our health food store offers a wide variety of certified organic foods. We understand that healthy eating is important to our customers, which is why we strive to offer only the highest quality products. We believe that a healthy diet has a positive impact on health, well-being, and quality of life.
Natural food available in the store These include: organic teas , coffees, plant-based juices and drinks, organic flours , pasta, groats, rice, cereals, natural spices , sweets and snacks, and fruit and vegetable preserves. These products are created by producers from Poland and many other countries around the world.
To make shopping easier, organic products are marked with the abbreviation "ORGANIC" in the title. Filtering options are available. This way, you can easily find organic, gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, and allergen-free products. You can also use the search engine to find a specific product.
It's worth remembering that the lack of a certificate doesn't mean a product is unhealthy. Producers aren't always able to meet all EU requirements or are limited by financial constraints, especially in less affluent countries. Nevertheless, the healthy food offered in our store without a certificate is safe, tasty, and contains good ingredients.
