Busting Organic Myths: Go Organic Quiz

1.

Organic food is only for vegetarians.

True

False

If there is organic milk, why can’t there be organic beef? Organic encompasses a wide range of products which includes meat. So, whether or not you are a vegetarian, you can still go organic!

Explanation

If there is organic milk, why can’t there be organic beef? Organic encompasses a wide range of products which includes meat. So, whether or not you are a vegetarian, you can still go organic!

2.

You need to wash organic food.

True

False

Organic doesn’t mean it’s immune to contamination. Bacteria in soil or runoff water can get onto your fruits and vegetables – since they are in such close contact with the ground.

Explanation

Organic doesn’t mean it’s immune to contamination. Bacteria in soil or runoff water can get onto your fruits and vegetables – since they are in such close contact with the ground.

3.

Organic is not a diet, but a lifestyle.

True

False

Organic encompasses a wide variety of produce and products. For instance you can shower with organic soap, do a smoky eye with organic makeup and also sleep in organic bed sheets. Going organic is a lifestyle!

Explanation

Organic encompasses a wide variety of produce and products. For instance you can shower with organic soap, do a smoky eye with organic makeup and also sleep in organic bed sheets. Going organic is a lifestyle!

4.

Organic clothing is not stylish.

True

False

Absolutely false! You can look chic and stylish without harming the environment. There are many stores that sell cute and affordable organic styles.

Explanation

Absolutely false! You can look chic and stylish without harming the environment. There are many stores that sell cute and affordable organic styles.

5.

Organic packaging does not mean 100% organic.

True

False

Don’t be tricked by clever packaging labels! There is a difference between “100% organic” and “organic” products. “Organic” label means 95%+ ingredients are organic, and if you encounter a “Made with organic ingredients” – expect around 70% organic.

Explanation

Don’t be tricked by clever packaging labels! There is a difference between “100% organic” and “organic” products. “Organic” label means 95%+ ingredients are organic, and if you encounter a “Made with organic ingredients” – expect around 70% organic.

6.

Organic food has less calories.

True

False

Bad news for calorie counters, caloric count is the same for organic and non-organic foods. However, it’s the nutritious substance which counts.

Explanation

Bad news for calorie counters, caloric count is the same for organic and non-organic foods. However, it’s the nutritious substance which counts.

7.

Organic food is very expensive.

True

False

Actually, the high cost is due to certification to cater to consumer demands for product standards – the general cost of production for organic is much lower than that of non-organic production (which receives subsidies from the government). If you’d like to find a cheaper alternative, try buying them from local markets or farms instead of supermarkets!

Explanation

Actually, the high cost is due to certification to cater to consumer demands for product standards – the general cost of production for organic is much lower than that of non-organic production (which receives subsidies from the government). If you’d like to find a cheaper alternative, try buying them from local markets or farms instead of supermarkets!

8.

Organic food typically tastes the same as nonorganic.

True

False

Nobody has been able to tell the difference except in cases of apples and berries. Obviously, food that is in season and locally grown is going to taste better than food that is being flown in a box across the globe – organic or nonorganic.

Explanation

Nobody has been able to tell the difference except in cases of apples and berries. Obviously, food that is in season and locally grown is going to taste better than food that is being flown in a box across the globe – organic or nonorganic.

9.

Organic food is always better for you.

True

False

Sorry, but just because chips, soda or cookies are “organic” doesn’t make them healthy. After all, cane sugar still contains sugar, and chips still get fried, no matter what sort of fertilizer was used to grow the potatoes.

Explanation

Sorry, but just because chips, soda or cookies are “organic” doesn’t make them healthy. After all, cane sugar still contains sugar, and chips still get fried, no matter what sort of fertilizer was used to grow the potatoes.

10.

Organic products are better for the skin.

True

False

Not necessarily. Although organic food is more nutritious for your body, organic skin care products have a comparatively short shelf-life and may be harm the skin if expired. Others may contain fruit extracts which may cause skin irritations. So, do some research before purchasing!

Explanation

Not necessarily. Although organic food is more nutritious for your body, organic skin care products have a comparatively short shelf-life and may be harm the skin if expired. Others may contain fruit extracts which may cause skin irritations. So, do some research before purchasing!