Organic food is food that is grown without the use of pesticides and artificial stuff. It is that plain and simple. This alone should make you feel better about eating these types of foods. But, you still need to get past the cost factor. If you actually compare apples to apples (organic of course), they you will see it is indeed a smart choice.
First off, organic foods are more expensive. The reason is the yields are not the same as for crop that is sprayed with all of the junk that kills bugs. It just plain takes more work to grow vegetables and fruits without the use of pesticides. If you have ever grown a garden, then you will know exactly what I am speaking of. There are times where it seems just easier to spray the plants and be done. But, you don’t, and in the end, you are rewarded. So, this is one of the reasons they will cost more. The farmers put in more time and get out less crop or the same crop for more hours (just depends in how you look at it).
So, is it worth it Well, most people are required to take multivitamins and supplements because of the poor nutrition of the food they consume. You make the decision to eat the cheaper stuff, vegetables and fruits included, and thus also need the multivitamins. If you had a better diet on organic foods, your body would already know what to do with the food you put into it. When you start adding pesticides, and the fertilizers, along with the cheaper foods, you body must work harder. And at times, it just does not know what to do with the extra stuff. So, what am I saying IF you go organic, you can stop buying the vitamins. This is a pretty decent savings right there.
Another area will be with the doctor bills. There are plenty of studies out there that show how eating organic is healthier, and people are less likely to get sick. This means a savings of less missed work time, and less visits to the doctor. Plus, people who eat organic, and do the research on it, will eventually start to self treat themselves. People like to look at us as strange at times, but I am OK with that.
You must understand this. Your body has a natural self defense system inside it. It is your immune system. It is there when you need it. Back in the old days, it was common for people to self treat and be healthier. They grew their own food, and used no pesticides. Plus, they worked on the farms, so they got their vitamin D (from the sun) their exercise.
Today, people are inside, on the computer, and eating processed foods. This is the reason for the increase in diseases, especially cancer. But by going organic, you will at least give your body a chance, even if you are a gamer and computer user.
I like to tell people you can either pay for it up front or in the end. What I mean, is if you eat as much organic food as you can afford, you will be paying for it now. If you choose to continue to eat processed foods, and fruits and vegetables sprayed with pesticides, you will pay for it later. And when I say later, I mean in the form of doctor visits. You will be more likely to be sick, and get diseases. It is a proven fact.
So, which will it be Now or Later Personally, I pay for it now. And this is why I believe organic is a smarter choice.
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