When people hear the two words "organic food", many questions come to mind. Such questions include “what is organic food”, “what does the term organic mean” and “why should I spend more money on organic food”? Organic food started many years ago before new discoveries and technologies existed. Over the decades, organic food has evolved and attracted more attention from buyers and producers than ever before. There are many standards in place to authorize the use of the "Organic" label and also to ensure quality. Regulations and enforcement are placed at the top. Understanding the many different labels can be confusing due to the variety of the many different labels. Knowing what to look for and buy is the key to purchasing truly organic food and reaping all the benefits. Tips for those who do not have a full understanding of purchasing organic foods will be discussed. Many benefits will come from doing what you can to buy and eat organic foods. Much research has been conducted to support the benefits of organic foods. Organic food is a holistic approach that acts as a preventive measure and also as a treatment of one's disease based on the individual's daily diet. Where organic food comes from and what organic means. There are many definitions that can be found defining the term organic food. All definitions of the term organic include the production and certification process. According to the article Definition of Organic Food, “organic foods are defined as those produced without the use of chemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers commonly used in cultivation and medications, such as antibiotics and hormones administered to commercial livestock” (Inc., 2008-2012). The biological system rejects all forms of synthetic ... middle of paper ... and 17 human studies conducted in the United States and Europe to compare pesticide residues, antibiotic resistance, and vitamin and nutrient levels in biological systems and conventional food products. The study confirms that consumers who eat organic fruits and vegetables can significantly reduce pesticide concentrations in their bodies. Ultimately, organic foods are good for the human body. In the early years before genetic engineering, all our foods were organic and healthy. Eating organic foods is good for our body and helps improve our lives. Toxins in today's foods increase the risk of many diseases and cancers. As Yvonne from Yvonne's Natural Food Market would say, our bodies are like cars and if we keep putting bad gas in our cars, eventually our cars will stop working. Eating organic is a good lifestyle choice.