Scale Back on Fat. Chronic bad eating habits set you up for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Saturated fats, which are found in whole milk, butter, red meat, ice cream and processed foods, increase levels of low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol.
Organic vegetables at a farmers' market in Argentina. Organic foods are foods produced by organic farming. While the standards differ worldwide, organic farming in general features cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.rganic foods are foods produced by organic farming. While the standards differ worldwide, organic farming in general features cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
Organic food: Other considerations. Many factors influence the decision to choose organic food. Some people choose organic food because they prefer the taste. Yet others opt for organic because of concerns such as: 1  Pesticides. 2  Conventional growers use synthetic pesticides to protect their crops from molds, insects and diseases. 3  When farmers spray pesticides, this can leave residue on produce.