Organic food is tasty and good for environment - here's why

Buying organic has a stigma: immediately, we think of wealthy moms trying to feed their babies the next best thing.

But there is some truth behind the idea that buying organic is better because organic production may be better for the environment than conventional farming.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations defines organic agriculture as a system that relies on ecosystem management instead of external agricultural inputs. This means there are less harmful chemicals on your food or in the environment.

A number of stores, restaurants, and services have started offering organic food for this very reason. Farmers' markets and grocery stores, like Whole Foods, offer a wide selection of organic produce to choose from. Green Chef, a meal-subscription service, sends you everything you need to cook three organic meals a week. And there are several restaurants that feature all-organic menus: I recently enjoyed several meals at Bareburger, which features an off-the-wall menu full of organic, free-range food.

Here is what you need to know about organic produce and how its production can help the environment and your health: