Abstract
The objective of writing this research is because to determine about the health benefit of organic food consumption in the area of Klang Valley. When people wanted to consume food, the first thing that they think on is healthy and clean. Besides that, choose to have the research in Klang Valley because I stay around that area and curious to know about what are the consumption patterns of consumer in Klang Valley and to identify how organic foods affect their living. This research is important in the field of hospitality and culinary art so I choose to do some research on, to identify the health benefit of organic food consumption in Klang Valley. Besides that, nowadays people want to live and eat healthier due to the changes of foods.
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Hope that everyone besides me and the person who loves me can have a longer life and enjoying their life by eating in a correct and healthy way. This research is about the health benefit of organic food towards consumer when they consume. Therefore, there are few important elements about organic food which are the health, environment, nutritional value and also the flavour and freshness. Besides that, in Malaysia, there are more people that pay attention to the organic food and the organic farm, organic restaurant, organic shop that exist in these few years, likes GK organic farm, Cameron farm, organic home, BMS organic and many more. Moreover, during the last year, I had a chance to go to visit GK organic farm which is the organic farm in Kuala Lumpur to see what the real organic farm is. Normally, on the surface you can’t see the difference compared to the normal farm. It is better to stay there and have few days or weeks of practical or to work together with the farmers. So that can be able to see the difference during that time after finished the practical and work. Even though was only one day of visitation at there, can be able to learned a lot thing and had an organic food as lunch there including the fruits, drinks and foods likes the fresh vegetables that without any chemicals. Here are the Research Objectives, Research Questions and Research
In the essay, “Escape from Western Diet”, the author, Michael Pollan discusses that western diet is unhealthy to people, because western diet is responsible for many kinds of diseases. Michael pollan is against with the new theories and he think that the reason behind this diseases is because of the food industry. Nowadays food industry is making more processed food than the healthy food. I agree with Michael Pollan that food industries is using different type of theories to make a new products which is very harmful and unhealthy to those people who regularly eats diet food. I also agree with Michael Pollan’s three rules “Eat food, Not too much, Mostly plants”.
Michael Pollan’s article “Escape from the Western Diet” has provided the knowledge on effects of consumption of western diets which is mostly a processed food and the benefits of consuming a wholesome food which is farm fresh. In contrast, David Freedman’s article “How junk food can End Obesity” compares the nutrition level and healthiness of wholesome and processed food and also discusses the obesity issues and how to tackle it through the proper diet. According to pollan, the nutritionist or scientist published many theories on food which leads to chronic diseases, but such theories are not used to make a healthy diet, instead it has used by food industry and medical community to improve their profit margin. Pollan suggested that to prevent
As consumers, we might feel disappointed and angry after reading Moss’s essay. Most of the food companies don’t care about consumers’ health. For them, following the market strategy and earning profit are the most important things. Food companies even change the nutritional profile to make those food products look healthier. Consider that, before food companies employees going to work in the food company, they might not know about all these secrets about food
In “What’s wrong with school lunches”,Ann Cooper who is the director of nutrition services in the school presents the problem of children’s eating. In her perspective, public need to have an awareness of the importance of eating a healthy diet and children should be educated by their parents and teacher to have a healthy eating habit. Besides, government need to pay more attention on food safety,because the source of food that is contributes to sickness of children. The one of the effective ways for solute the problem will be the organic food. Growing up nature food which is plant without agricultural chemical and feed to children.
Catherine tells the reader that organic food could produce plenty of food for the whole world. She says “when the same products are grown, organic yields are 8% to 19% lower on average than conventional farming yields... We currently grow far more food than is necessary.” (COFFtW).
Organic Food Organically grown food tastes better, it’s safer, and it’s healthier for you. The major benefit of organic farming is the reduction of pollution. People who eat organic food eat it, not only, because they enjoy it but also because of the benefits it has. In the book, Young Readers Edition: The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets behind What You Eat, Pollan explains that Industrial Organic is food grown on large industrial size farms with all natural pesticides and no chemicals. It is sold in large supermarket chains, and one of the most common is Whole Foods.
Choi then quotes the Director of food studies at New York University, providing relevancy and authenticity to her work. The statement also establishes a link between what we eat and how it connects to particular memories and places in our minds. Moving on, the article is divided into six different subheadings. Each subheading explains the origin of indigenous food in different countries and what that denotes particular culture. Broadly speaking, food is necessary for survival, signifies status denotes pleasure, brings communities together and is essential for humanity.
Local foods are sold and consumed in the area in which it was grown. Consuming locally grown food supports the small farms, often times, run by families. Local food guarantees to be fresher and healthier by being treated with lower levels of herbicides, pesticides, and preservatives. Organic foods have been growing in popularity in the local system with an increase of 20% annually (Kenner). Organic farming eliminates the use of fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, and growth hormones.
Many people choose to eat only organic because it’s said to be healthier but when compared to non-organic food the difference is slim. Regardless people continue to buy organic products. People get emotionally connected to
They feel or do not care if there are definite studies to prove that this food causes their bodies or the environment any harm. Inorganic or non-organic farming is determined by the chemicals that are used when produce is grown. The chemicals used are all synthetic and not natural. Animals are grown with antibiotics and growth hormones to increase the speed and size at which they grow as well as increasing their milk production, which ultimately increases the farmer’s profits. Medications are used to prevent diseases in the animals and testing is done to ensure that animals are disease free before products go to the consumer.
This type of organic food that is popular among many people is produced on organic farms. Farms belonging to this group foster recycling, speak for promotion of ecological balance concept and represent the direction of conserving environment. The process of growing organic food implies refusal from use of synthetic pesticides as well as other chemical stuff that increases fertility. According to the Food Marketing Institute, “Organic livestock must have access to the outdoors and be given no antibiotics or growth hormones” (Natural And Organic Foods).
Organic Food. It is the thing we’ve been drinking eating for decades but when does it stop. It might. If we don’t take our asses and eat some organic food we could be looking at a foodless future. And i understand that it’s not cheap.
What is Processed Food? The term ‘processed food’ applies to any food that has been changed from its natural state in some way, either for safety reasons or convenience. Some foods need processing to make them safe, such as milk, which needs to be pasteurized to remove harmful bacteria. Other foods need processing to make them suitable for use, such as pressing seeds to make oil.
Herbivores do not only take the form of animals, but humans as well. Veganism, “a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.” (The Vegan Society). When people think about a vegan lifestyle, the first question, assumption or judgment is based off their diet. The food choices of a vegan have risen, deep concern, and question regarding whether or not this lifestyle is healthy or not.
So, eating different sources of food with different nutrition will influence the body health that related to human daily life and