As synthetic nutrients are illegal in organic foods, in Europe, European organic formulas like HiPP or HOLLE are free from these ingredients.
Depending on the nature of the food waste and the location of the generation, our food waste can be used as animal feed, as feedstock for anaerobic digestion, a composting substrate, or
as a synthetic nutrient substitute.
Not exact matches
Even if organic and conventional produce have virtually the same
nutrients, an apple sprayed with harmful
synthetic pesticides isn't the same
as a plain apple with little to no exposure to organic pesticides.
The amino acids and B vitamins in nutritional yeast are actually better sources of these
nutrients than
synthetic supplements, but that being said, if you are highly sensitive to yeast
as I am, it's best to moderate your use of any yeast - derived food, especially if you have a history with candida yeast overgrowth
as I do.
Many organic formulas from the U.S. are using
synthetic nutrients such
as lutein, lycopene, l - caritine and others.
What makes the difference in brands is the ratio of these basic elements,
as well
as the amount of
synthetic nutrients, chemicals and other additives.
Modern - day infant formula is the ultimate refined food, a product of science, composed of highly processed ingredients such
as sugar, nonfat dried milk, vegetable oils and a list of
synthetic nutrients.
Organic eggs contain much more absorbable
nutrients, they'll minimize your exposure to antibiotics,
synthetic hormones and pesticides —
as well
as delivering more protein.
Synthetic chemical breakdown of
nutrients is damaging
as well.
For example, one author says to turn first to food for your
nutrient needs, and only to supplements
as a last resort, and yet in the next sentence she seems to see no contradiction in recommending consuming «fortified» foods.2 The author doesn't seem to be aware of the fact that «fortified» just means that while processing the food manufacturers have added a
synthetic vitamin or mineral supplement.
In a few
nutrients the
synthetic forms are not
as good
as the natural forms, eg folic acid / folate, vitamin E, carotenoids.
The amino acids and B vitamins in nutritional yeast are actually better sources of these
nutrients than
synthetic supplements, but that being said, if you are highly sensitive to yeast
as I am, it's best to moderate your use of any yeast - derived food, especially if you have a history with candida yeast overgrowth
as I do.
I think we should also consider whether the
nutrients are natural or
synthetic and the possible negative effects of other ingredients such
as preservatives, color etc..
Avoid
synthetic forms of selenium, such
as selenium selenite, which can negatively interact with other important
nutrients, such
as vitamin C.
Fabricated with egg whites, corn oil, nonfat dry milk, emulsifiers, additives, artificial flavor and
synthetic nutrients, the product contains the same levels of protein, fat, calories, macrominerals and vitamins
as real eggs.
Modern - day infant formula is the ultimate refined food, a product of science, composed of highly processed ingredients such
as sugar, nonfat dried milk, vegetable oils and a list of
synthetic nutrients.
Environmental toxins wreak havoc upon our bodies» hormones and deficiencies in critical fatty acids and key detoxifying
nutrients result in an abundance of
synthetic hormones masquerading
as the real thing.
This is in part because the vitamins contain
synthetic hydrogenated fats know
as stearates, which actually decrease the absorption of
nutrients and are, themselves, toxic.
Regular table salt is stripped of all of its minerals and then manufacturers add in
synthetic nutrients like iodine which aren't processed in the body the same way
as real
nutrients are.
Synthetic nutrients such
as vitamins also are permissible.
As a general rule, shorter ingredients lists are better because it usually means that the
nutrients in the food come from natural sources so a long list of
synthetic supplements isn't necessary.
The difference between naturally constituted whole foods and scientifically concocted manufactured pet foods can be seen on the pet food labels with a plethora of
synthetic vitamins, amino acids and trace minerals of dubious nutritive value and origin (
as from China) deemed essential because of the poor quality of lowest - cost basic ingredients, and because of the destruction / denaturing of essential
nutrients due to processing, storage and cooking.
The body will never do
as well on lab created or extracted
nutrients,
as it will do on concentrated «whole food» nutrition - and it always amazes me when someone will go through the expense and work of feeding a homemade or raw diet to an animal - but then throw in a
synthetic vitamin mix or tablet to complete it!
Modeled on natural systems, these fundamental design principles yield products that are composed of materials that biodegrade and become food for biological cycles, or of
synthetic materials that stay in closed - loop technical cycles, where they continually circulate
as valuable
nutrients for industry.