Your produce, grains, beans, seeds and nuts are only as nutritious as the ground they come from, so whenever you can, buy organic.  This is scary… a conventional (non-organic) apple, after being washed, still contains over 30 pesticides!  Fresh produce that is not organic can actually be harmful on your body…

In order for a food to be labeled “organic” the soil it came from must be free of chemicals and pesticides for 10 years, and the growers must only use organic fertilizer.  The organic matter used by organic growers brings fertility back to the soil, which has been neglected by conventional farmers.  While the rise of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers has increased tenfold in the last forty years, crop losses due to insects have doubled.  Organic methods, on the other hand, build up the soil, creating stronger, more disease-resistant plants.                                              

Most people would be surprised to know that while 10% of the pesticides ingested in our country come from produce, 90% are found in animal products.  Produce is treated with pesticides a set number of times during its growth, while factory farm animals are fed pesticide-laden crops regularly.  The pesticides eaten daily by the animals are absorbed into their tissues and stored there.  When you eat these animals or the milk products they produce, you are consuming concentrated doses in uncontrolled combinations of many of the most deadly chemicals ever known.

Eating organic is the only way to guarantee that you are receiving the nutrition that nature intended, while avoiding toxic chemicals.  You will find that organic produce is much more flavorful.  If you are home growing, buy organic seeds, fertilizer or composts.  If you choose to eat processed foods, buy organic, and if you choose to eat meat, buy free range.

According to organicfoodinfo.net the following is documented regarding organic foods:

1. Organic foods are richer in nutrients and fiber
2. Higher levels of vitamins and minerals absorbed into your body from organic foods will keep your immune system stronger and more resistant to disease and infections
3. Consuming less chemicals and toxins (from pesticides) which slow your body down, will give you more overall energy.
4. Organic Foods have much better flavor.
5. Organic food producers have very strict standards to meet.
6. The average non organic produce contains over 20 pesticides

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