As a healthcare professional, you may provide your patients with guidance regarding good nutrition and healthful eating habits. If you have patients who have expressed interest in organic foods, we are happy to provide you with the latest information on the topic from the scientific and medical communities.
'Organic' refers to the way agricultural foods are produced and processed without chemical pesticides and fertilizers. The goal of organic farming is to build biological diversity, replenish and maintain soil fertility, and reduce farm pollution. There is evolving science that continues to demonstrate the long-term benefits of organic farming on human and animal health and the environment.
All Horizon Organic® products are made from ingredients produced with no antibiotics, no added growth hormones and no dangerous pesticides.
No AntibioticsAntibiotics are important in the fight against disease and infection, but they may become less effective over time if they are used incorrectly or excessively. Therefore, the widespread use of antibiotics on healthy animals may lower their effectiveness in helping treat human illness. Organic farmers approach herd health holistically, treating animals without the use of antibiotics or hormones.
No Added Growth HormonesGrowth hormones naturally occur in milk, however unlike some non-organic dairy cows, organic cows are never given added growth hormones to increase milk production.
No Dangerous PesticidesFor land to be certified organic, farmers are not allowed to use harmful chemicals that can pollute the air, water and food. Instead, they use sustainable farming techniques like crop rotation and composting to improve soil fertility, and use non-toxic materials to control pests.
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