Addressing the "Halo Effect": Organic Foods and Products
The True Picture of Those “Organic” Labels
Such an ‘organic’ label on food tends to make the consumers feel that they are consuming healthy products. This tendency is known as the ‘halo effect’ which comes about when one aspect of a product influences other aspects, such as being labeled as organic. A question that consumers should ask themselves is ‘organic is healthier?’
Organic foods do not contain synthetic pesticides chemical fertilizers and GMOs, which are useful to the farming community and the human body because they reduce the use of dangerous chemicals. There is a question, though regarding the actual health benefits of eating organic foods.
In terms of nutrients, there is a close resemblance between organs with naturally grown crops the synthetic crops. The research analyzed brought out marginal variation in vitamin and mineral content of the organic produce as compared to the non-organic one.
The use of the “organic” tag is also particularly unjustified when used in processed foods. For instance, there are organic chips, cookies, or snacks; these food products contain organic raw materials but are rich in sugar, salt, fats, and other forms of carbohydrates.
This halo effect may even cause consumers to have the impression that such products are even healthier for consumption than non-organic products hence leading to their over-consumption.
Also, inorganic products are cheaper, leading consumers to make a conclusion that if the prices are high, it has to mean the product corresponds with better quality or added nutrients.
On the contrary, opting for organics only means that you are getting a healthier product while in the real sense, only foods in their natural form and combinations are a better choice regardless of whether they are organic or not.
Thus, despite the benefits of organic farming is not a guarantee that the product with the “organic” label is healthier. Thus, it is crucial to focus not only on the special nutritional labels and portions but rather make the judgment on the foods’ quality and proportions altogether.
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