I'm just trying to gather a selection of opinions on the importance of organic food especially in terms of a raw food diet.
Do you eat all organic, mostly organic, no organic and what are your reasons?
I have tried doing my own research on the internet but it is very confusing and so many articles seem to state that it makes no difference whether a food is or is not pesticide free. I even read one which proclaimed organic food to be a ''tax on the gullible.''
I buy organic food where I can, I might tend to buy more non-organic if I'm trying to save money. My gut feeling is that it seems quite obvious that organic food is the better option but then again I don't like to believe and do things without knowing why I believe in them. Does anybody have evidence to prove that it is better for you? Do the chemicals sprayed on food affect the enzymes or the structure of the food? Does non-organic food put stress on the body? I want to know the facts.
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Non-organic means that there are pesticides (they can seep into the food so just washing is not enough to eliminate this issue), food may be genetically modified (yikes!), food may be irradiated (zaps the life right out of it) and the soil that the food is grown in is very inferior (which results in food with a much lower level of nutrients).
Also, all of the chemicals and pesticides are not good for our beautiful world. The less we support this way the better off the earth will be.
I know that all of the information out there on the lovely internet can be very misleading and contradicting. You just have to look at the source of the information and go with your gut.
I buy organic whenever possible. Often it is more expensive but I have been buying it for awhile now and I do see some of the prices coming down. I believe that the more we buy the more the prices will come down.
To specifically address your questions:
"Does anybody have evidence to prove that it is better for you?" ~What is evidence? Is there really PROOF of anything? Just go with your gut.
"Do the chemicals sprayed on food affect the enzymes or the structure of the food?" ~I am not really sure that the chemicals sprayed on affect the enzymes or structure of the food, however they do poison it. Also, conventional produce is grown in inadequate soil and therefore does not develop how it is truly supposed to.
"Does non-organic food put stress on the body?" Absolutely. The more crap (chemicals, inferior food, etc.) you put into your body, the more crap your body has to work to clean out. More strain on your cleaning organs and your body as a whole.
All of this information is my truth. We all have to decide what our own truth is. This is what I believe and therefore it is true in my life. If you choose to believe something else then you may have a different experience.
Hope this helps! :)
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Thank you all for the wealth of responses and especially to Happy Raw Girl for you long and insightful reply. I really do still feel that organic food will be better for my body (although my boyfriend disputes this) so I will continue to buy organic as much as I am able to.
i eat organic what i can, where i can. if that means compromising variety then i tend to eat unorganic- variety as opposed to all organic- same ol' same ol'.
oh, and i grow as much of my own food that i can; i am working towards transitioning (and this poss. might be facilitated in the summer with more local variety), but i am transitioning towards:
50-50: 50% local/ organic, 50% homegrown. (i live in an apartment, and i successfully had *a* fresh tomato. hopefully this summer/ fall, it will be fresh tomato(es). but i 'grow'/ ferment the following in my own apartment/ townhouse:
-sprouts of all varieties
-kombucha
-sauerkraut
-sunflowers (in progress)
-ginger (in progress)
-wheatgrass
-speltgrass
-rejuvelac
with more to come...so eating well and having fresh, locally, and homegrown goods--- is completely do-able on a small budget (i pay $1200/mo living expenses and i only work a temp job).
Thank you Suasoria. I always enjoy reading what you have to say.
I try to eat all organic foods that you eat the skins of likes apples and plums. When it comes to oranges i still try to eat organic but i dont care as much.
After eating only organic vegetables and fruits for 2 years straight, I noticed a significant difference of tastes and colors between organic and conventionally grown produce. I mostly do my shopping at the farmers market because it is much cheaper than the grocery store. A lot of conventionally grown produce soak up the pesticides and chemicals that they are treated in and a good rinse will do little good. They are grown from inferior soils and end up lacking nutrients, minerals, and color. When it comes to consuming fruits and vegetables, especially raw, I think it would be best to shop organic. That way you can enjoy raw foods to the fullest.
Organic (in grocery stores) costs a FEW dimes more per pound, by and large. I eat ONLY organic veggies from the dirty dozen and OPT for organic when available because of concerns for the workers who are subjected to the pesticides...such as Bananas that come from overseas where 12 year olds spray poisons to keep bugs off...organic bananas (even during winter) cost about 10 cents more per lb...
I started out raw as non organic. However I joined a food co-op 6 months ago so I could buy organic and afford it. Totally worth it in everyway. I noticed I feel much lighter eating organic.
I recommend joining a food co-op in your area to save $$$$
The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. While the regulations vary from country to country, in the U.S., organic crops must be grown without the use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers, or bioengineered genes (GMOs).
Organic food are considered as superfood. There are numerous benefits of organic food.
Organic food like Dry fruits contain Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Protein, Riboflavin, Vitamin A-C-E-K-B6, and Zinc. Dry Fruits are a great source of protein and iron.
However, finding accurate facts about organic foods has always been confusing as people have varied opinions regarding its benefits as a whole.
Organic Food Benefits:
1. Better overall health
2. Antioxidant content
3. Improved Heart condition
4. Antibiotic resistance
5. Better taste
My diet consists almost exclusively of organic food. I care about my body, so I try to make a balanced diet of organic food. Most of the time, I cook at home. Sometimes I do not have the time or desire to cook, so I order food from restaurants. Before ordering, I always check dishes' composition, calories, and other indicators. I often hear from my colleagues that they don't eat breakfast before the working day. For me, it's impossible. Besides breakfast, I make snacks to fortify myself during the workday. I usually order different kinds of granola to make breakfast and snacks.
Non-organic means that there are pesticides (they can seep into the food so just washing is not enough to eliminate this issue), food may be genetically modified (yikes!), food may be irradiated (zaps the life right out of it) and the soil that the food is grown in is very inferior (which results in food with a much lower level of nutrients).
I started improving my diet almost three years ago. If you remember, when all the quarantine craziness began, I realized I have plenty of time to try a new lifestyle. Since then, more than 80% of my food is organic, and I do sport at least three times a week. Moreover, I have some top products and supplements that have changed my lifestyle. One of them is this organic beetroot powder. I get it since it has the best color and no smell which is perfect to use in smoothies or cakes. It has a high nutritional value, so it's definitely a win.
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