I have been slowly switching my food intake to organic instead of genetically modified food. Not only is it better for you but also for the environment. Has anyone else tried organic? I know it is more expensive but you are getting more for your money. Here are 10 reasons to go organic:
1. Top for taste
Many people buy organic food because they believe it tastes better than non-organic. This could be because organic fruit and vegetables tend to grow more slowly and have a lower water content, which may contribute to the fuller flavour some people experience. A poll in 2005 showed that quality and taste of food are important to more people than low prices. 2. It's healthy
On average, organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants. Organic milk is naturally higher in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin A (beta carotene) and certain other antioxidants than non-organic milk. 3. No nasty additives
Only 32 of the 290 food additives approved for use across the EU are permitted in organic food. Amongst the additives banned by the Soil Association are hydrogenated fat, aspartame (artificial sweetener) and monosodium glutamate, which have been linked to health problems. 4. Avoids pesticides
The best way of reducing your exposure to potentially harmful pesticides is to eat organically grown food, where their use is avoided. 331 pesticides can be routinely used in non-organic farming and residues are often present in non-organic food. Over 40% of all non-organic fruit, vegetables and bread tested in 2005 contained pesticides according to the Government’s Pesticide Residues Committee. The results for particular fruit and vegetables were much worse, eg chemicals were found in all oranges tested, 90% of bread, 72% of grapes and 95% pears. Read more… 5. GM-free
Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed under organic standards. Over a million tonnes of GM crops are imported to feed non-organic livestock that produce much, if not most, of the non-organic pork, bacon, milk cheese and other dairy products in our supermarkets. Read more... 6. Reliance on drugs removed
Antibiotic additives routinely added to animal food to speed animal growth are linked with bacterial resistance in humans to the same or closely related antibiotics. Soil Association standards ban the routine use of antibiotics. Read more... 7. No hidden costs
Compare this with the £120m that tax payers fork out to pay for chemicals to be removed from drinking water, mainly as a result of the pesticides used in farming. 8. High standards
Organic food comes from trusted sources. All organic farms and food companies are inspected at least once a year. The standards for organic food are laid down in European law. Read more... 9. Care for animals
Animal welfare is taken very seriously under organic standards. The benefits of the organic approach are acknowledged by animal welfare organisations such as Compassion in World Farming as well as the UK government. Read more... 10. Good for wildlife and the environment
Overall organic farming supports more farmland wildlife than non-organic farming. The UK government has said that it is better for wildlife, causes lower pollution from sprays, produces less carbon dioxide - the main global warming gas - and less dangerous wastes. Read more...
http://www.whyorganic.org/healthy_tenReasons.asp
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When it is in the budget we eat as organic and local as possible. I can't wait till the harvest this year. We will have so much natural veggies from my garden for the price of one weeks produce purchase.
I try to buy organic when I can. It seems to have come down in price as more suppliers are around now. I don't know if it tastes better, but it feels more wholesome to buy it and eat it - more natural, and better for the environment. I don't like the idea of pesticides or preservatives.
To answer your question. I try to eat organic but it can be alittle expensive so I would say not all the time. I LOVE Traders Joes and Whole Foods for shopping but they don't always have what I want. One day I would love to go all organic.
To answer your question. I try to eat organic but it can be alittle expensive so I would say not all the time. I LOVE Traders Joes and Whole Foods for shopping but they don't always have what I want. One day I would love to go all organic.
Right on! It is expensive and I have to find a Traders Joe around here! Some of my favorite organic foods and beverages is lemonade, spaghetti sauce, crackers and popcorn! The current grocery store I attend only has a limited variety of organic and I soon hope to buy all organic.
Thanks for all the posts!
__________________ They will rise highest who strive for the highest place. (Altius ibunt qui as summa nituntur.)
Latin Proverb
^ I hear ya. Right now, I only buy certain organic items...I LOVE Amy's organic pizzahttp://www.amys.com/products/category_view.php?prod_category=3
and the milk just tastes better. I also like the all natural cheese crackers and potato chips!
Isn't is frustrating that we even have to make that choice? What is healthy for our bodies and our environment or money.
We are strict about animal products being organic or at minimum w/o hormones and antibiotics. The milk is so much better. I grew up on non-hormonal, non-antibiotic milk and cheeses (they weren't certified because they were such a small farm) then when I married and started to purchase grocery store milk and cheese I would constantly get sick. We connected me getting sick to the grocery store milk. Quickly we found a local dairy and started purchasing directly from there. Now, we're too far from the dairies but have plenty of access to organic milks and cheeses.
I never used to eat Organic until I starting working with the family I am with now (im a nanny). They pretty much only have organic. When I first started a year ago, it was different. They told me I could eat at there house, since I work there for 9-10 hours a day. So needless to say, after a year of being with them, I am buying a lot more organic food for myself. I love it!
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