7 Effective Habits of Healthy People


  1. Hunger Versus Fullness


  1. Think before you eat



  1. Go natural


  1. Join the organic club


  1. Be cautious about toxins


  1. Mind your portion size





What is Biofertilization?

unnamedBio fertilization is the process of improving the fertility of the land using biofertilizers. A biofertilizer is an environment friendly fertilizer that contains a carrier medium rich in live microorganisms. Bio fertilization is carried out in order to increase the organic matter in the soil and improve the growth of plants by combating diseases.


Bio fertilization is very essential for organic farming. Here are the major advantages of the process.

High Sustainability

Bio fertilization enhances the phosphorus and nitrogen available to the plants in a natural way. This process of fertilization does not harm the soil or the environment.

Better affordability

Bio fertilization is a cost-effective method of enriching the soil with live microorganism. It reduces the dependence on chemical fertilizers.

Improvement in soil

This process of fertilization helps to restore the normal fertility of the soil. It improves the amount of organic matter or valuable nutrients in the soil.

Increment in productivity

Due to the use of bio fertilizers the plants produce an increased yield. The improvement in the quality of soil helps the plants to absorb valuable nutrients easily. Bio fertilization is effective in developing stronger root system for the plants and help them in growing in a faster and healthier manner.


Bio fertilization demands special care for the storage of biofertilizers as they contain live microorganisms. The soil must contain sufficient nutrients for the microorganisms to flourish and work. This process of fertilization is not very effective for soils that are too hot or dry.

Organic farms can sustain more species






What are the Health Benefits of Organic Milk?


High level of fatty acid


Devoid of chemical contamination


Contains more antioxidants


Neurotoxins in our Food and their Damaging Consequences

imagesOrganic food has in many ways been established as the healthier alternative to the pesticide rich “regular” food. New research has brought to light the effects of neurotoxin exposure on the brain health of fetuses.

The experts have identified twelve key neurotoxins that have the most widespread effect on children. Apart from causing a lower IQ, they are also known to cause autism and ADHD disorders. Pesticides were the main contributors to the neurotoxins in our environment.

How does it affect fetuses?

Grandjean, a researcher claimed that organophosphate pesticides have the potential to damage a fetus’ developing nervous system.

Grandjean and Landrigan said, “Our very great concern is that children worldwide are being exposed to unrecognized toxic chemicals that are silently eroding intelligence, disrupting behaviors, truncating future achievements and damaging societies.” Researchers are now referring to neurotoxins as the silent pandemic.

The brain and the millions of neurons within it are created within the first few months of pregnancy. The development of the brain is dependent on the movement of neurons under the direction of neurotransmitters and hormones. The neurotoxins, disguised as pesticides can knock these neurons out of their course causing slight or serious damage.

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Landrigan was quoted as saying, “I advise pregnant women to try to eat organic because it reduces their exposure by 80 or 90 percent.” Children and pregnant women are advised to rely on organic food so that the brain can develop without being inhibited by neurotoxins.

Include Cottage Cheese in your Diet

Cottage cheese or Paneer is an extremely nutritious dairy product that is ideal for a healthy diet. This low calorie food item is a rich source of protein and other essential nutrients like iron, folate, vitamin A and calcium. Cottage cheese, with its soft texture and mild taste, contains a host of health benefits. Let us take a look at some of them.

Rich source of protein

Cottage cheese is one of the best non-meat sources of protein. It provides amino acids to the body that helps to fulfil the amino acid requirement in the body. It is a high satiety food that helps to control hunger for long intervals of time.

Contains healthy fatty acids

It is a source of healthy fatty acids and is low in calories. Consuming paneer or cottage cheese in moderate quantities may prove beneficial for controlling diabetes. It contains unsaturated fatty acid that helps to reduce the risk of diabetes.

Provides vitamins and minerals

Cottage cheese is rich in calcium, phosphorus and sodium. Calcium and phosphorus help in strengthening the bones. Calcium also aids in the functioning of nerves and muscles. Sodium helps in maintaining normal blood pressure. This variety of cheese is a source of vitamin A and vitamin B. Vitamin A is useful for the growth and development of cells while vitamin B helps to break down the food to gain energy.

Low in carbohydrates

Paneer or cottage cheese are low in carbohydrates. As such, they can be a part of your weight loss plan.

The Goodness of Organic Coconut Oil

Organic coconut oilMost people tend to believe that oils are bad for our health. But not all oils are harmful for us. Let us consider the case of organic coconut oil. Recent studies have concluded that organic coconut oil, when consumed in small amounts, can be beneficial for our health and beauty. Let us find out more on the goodness of this oil.

Weight Loss

A measured use of organic coconut oil in your low-calorie diet, followed by regular exercise or walking can help in your weight loss efforts. But try to limit your intake of the oil to a very small quantity to derive better results.

Cholesterol and Lipids

It has been found that food cooked in organic coconut oil keeps your cholesterol and lipids within the normal ranges.


Organic coconut oil has properties that fight bacterial and viral infections and prevent their growth. This oil is also effective in fighting against infections caused by the parasitic fungi known as candida.

Hair and Skin

This oil is very helpful for treating dry, itchy and rough skin. It carries antiseptic properties. Organic coconut oil can be easily absorbed by our hair. It prevents hair damage and loss of protein in hair.

A word of caution

Remember that not every kind of coconut oil is good for your health. Organic coconut oil can be effective for you and your family if it is consumed in measured quantities. So, go ahead and enjoy the goodness of organic coconut oil in your daily life.

Vermicompost and its Benefits in Organic Farming

Vermicompost is the product of composting in which worms are used to create a varied mixture of decomposing food waste, worm casting and bedding matter. Worm casting, also known as vermicast or worm humus, is the end product of the breaking down of organic material through the use of worms. Various kinds of earthworms, such as red wigglers and white worms are used for this purpose. Vermicompost contains high level of water-soluble nutrients that are useful for organic farming.

Why is vermicast more productive than compost?

Vermicast is more productive for organic agriculture than compost due to the following reasons:

  • It enriches the soil with microorganisms
  • It possesses enzymes and plant growth boosters available only in worm casting soils
  • It is richer in available nutrients
  • It enhances germination, growth rate and crop yield
  • It improves root growth
  • It aids in disease control in organic farming
  • It can hold more water
  • It causes fruits and vegetables to taste better

What are the unique benefits of vermicomposting?

Vermicomposting is advantageous for organic farming as worms do several works such as:

  • Turn the material like a tiny plough
  • Improve aeration by adding oxygen for all the helpful microorganisms
  • Enrich the pile by mixing various organisms and nutrients
  • Convert the pile into a rich soil product by eating the bedding matter and the feed
  • Control pathogen by ingesting
  • Work faster as worms can eat one-half of their weight each day

Are the Fruits We Eat Really Healthy?

organic foodWe all are aware of the benefits of eating fruits. As part of our daily diet fruits can be immensely helpful for our health. But do you know that along with fruits various pesticides are also becoming a part of your regular diet? Most of the common fruits are overloaded with harmful pesticides. Let us take a look at some such fruits.

Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But apple is one of those fruits that are found to have pesticides way above the permissible limits.

Orange: Tangy oranges are favored for their taste and health benefits. But they contain banned pesticides at 140% above the permissible limits.

Cucumber: Cucumber is preferred for keeping the body hydrated and eliminating toxins from it. But even this fruit is known to be laden with several pesticides.

Banana: This staple fruit in our diet comes with a lot of health benefits like providing energy and sustaining blood sugar. But it also packs a lot of pesticides in our diet.

Strawberry: The delicious strawberry is popular as a high fiber and low calorie fruit with a number of other benefits. But the presence of pesticides on it has been found to exceed permissible limits by several degrees.

Pesticides can prove to be fatal if consumed for a long time. One way to continue enjoying the benefits of fruits is to switch over to produces of organic farming. Organic fruits are free from chemical pesticides and hence, are beneficial for our health.

Mulching Sheets in Organic Agriculture – Procedure and Advantages

unnamedThe use of mulching sheets is a technique of organic agriculture that tries to imitate natural forests’ processes. This agricultural process follows no-dig gardening or non-cultivation method. This technique is used to produce healthy and prolific ecosystems that require low maintenance.


The technique of using sheet mulching involves the following steps:

  • The selected area is flattened through trimming or chopping down of existing vegetation.
  • The soil is examined and if required, its pH (measure of acidity or basicity) or mineral amendments is adjusted.
  • The soil is soaked in water to assist the natural process of decomposition.
  • The soil is covered by an organic weed barrier (a thin layer of slow decomposing material). This is done to restrain the weeds by blocking out sunlight. As weeds decay quickly under the barrier, they become nutrients for the soil and enhance the stability of the growing medium.
  • A layer of around 10 cm thick, rich in nutrients and weed-free soil is added on top of the weed barrier to create a soil horizon.
  • A layer of around 15 cm thick woody, weed-free and leafy matter is added to imitate the forest floor. The soil is now all set to receive plant seeds.


There are several advantages of using sheet mulching in organic agriculture. They are as follows:

  • Improvement of plant health, vigour and productivity
  • Enhancement of soil structure
  • Retention of nutrients and water in soil
  • Prevention of soil erosion
  • Suppression of weed growth
  • Avoidance of dangerous pesticides and herbicides
  • Reduction of maintenance cost