You are what you eat
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Many people are making more of a push to go natural with their food these days. Organic brands are starting to fill up shopping carts in grocery stores around the country, but not everyone is sold on the idea just yet. For some, eating the way they do it's just a matter of choice, which, of course, is their prerogative. For others, they may want to make the switch to natural foods, but are unsure where to even start.
To help that lot along, this month's issue of Women's Health magazine offers some helpful tips, starting with knowing the truth behind some common foods.
Milk. A 2005 USDA study found pesticides in 27 percent of conventional milk samples.
Potatoes. The same 2005 USDA study found that 81 percent of non-organic spuds contain pesticides -- even after washing and peeling.
Peanut Butter. Non-organic brands use fungicides to combat peanut mold. The same fungicides have been shown to decrease fertility in mice.
Ketchup. Organic brands have 57 percent more lycopene than non-organic brands. This healthy antioxidant is a known fighter of cancer and heart disease.
Apples. Non-organics use pesticides that have been linked to developmental problems in children and altered hormone levels in adults.
How and what you choose to eat is entirely up to you and, quite frankly, is not deserving of judgment. But, it's still worth knowing the facts, isn't it?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
marcie0305 2-14-2008 @ 9:35PM
Great post!
I like to reference this from Consumer Reports, which gives you a good overlook into when to buy "organic" and when it's not all that important:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/food/diet-nutrition/organic-products/organic-products-206/when-buying-organic-pays-and-doesnt/index.htm
~Marcie
http://feedingblackmail.blogspot.com/2007/09/cheap-food-or-expensive-organic-is.html
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Beebe 2-17-2008 @ 8:35PM
Im a pretty thrifty shopper and so sometimes I wonder if going organic is worth the extra cost, but my health is pretty important so now I think I am. (money comes and goes, right?)
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typo 2-17-2008 @ 9:05PM
"Orgranic" under Ketchup needs to be "organic."
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B Brockus 2-26-2008 @ 6:32PM
A lot of the research is pointing in the direction of wholefood nutrition. It's important to eat more raw, vegan and organic types of foods. With that in mind, I found a company that produces those types of products. They are convenient, affordable and they taste great. You can get all your recommended daily allowance of fruits & veggies right from the bag with no preparation. One of the products is considered to be the healthiest food in the world. It's called Phi Plus (nutrient dense) - it has over 45 organic fruits, veggies and nuts packed into one product. I carry little baggies with me and eat them for breakfast, lunch and oftentimes dinner when I don't have time to prepare anything. I call it my nutrition in a baggie. So if your looking for some awesome organic wholefood nutrition check us out. You have everything to gain (exposure to some healthy foods that you will love) and nothing to lose. Let food be thine medicine and Let medicine be thine food. www.bbrockus.wholefoodfarmacy.com
Be blessed,
Barb B
To your health!!!!
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