My organic journey started 13 years ago but it wasn't until I had my daughter I put it into effect. Who knew that one day we would be researching the foods that we eat? If you buy an apple then your eating an apple, right? The way this country has changed they way we farm is why organic farming is so important. I have watched many documentaries and done my own research which is why I choose to be organic.
I remember when I started buying organic and some of my friends and family would criticize me. They would say things like "why do you buy into that and pay more, it's all the same", "we didn't eat organic foods and we are fine". At first I couldn't understand why so many people felt they needed to comment about the type of food I was buying. You don't see me running around saying " oh that's gross, how could you eat that meat full of hormones and antibiotics"? Then I got to thinking that maybe they were uneducated or embarrassed they couldn't buy organic foods for home which is why I wanted to write about this topic.
First you have to decide if investing in your health now is worth it in the long run. I personally believe that if you give your body what it needs it will thrive and do its thing. Start out small by purchasing organic milk or foods that you eat the most of in your daily diet. Before you know it each time you go to the food store you will little by little buy more. Shop places like Trader Joes they have a great selection of foods at a fair price. We live in the garden state so shop farmers markets. I would recommend red bank farmers market on Sundays at the galleria. Dean's natural food market also has items fair priced. Wegmans is my favorite place to shop for organic items because the selection is large but I can also get all my shopping done and not waste my day running around. Let's not forget about taking advantage of a sale! Blueberries are an example of something you could buy in bulk and freeze.
If you have a green thumb grow your very own organic garden but don't be surprised if you have too much to handle. The last time I had a garden we had so much food we were giving away bags of veggies. Not a bad problem to have.
If your still not sure what foods you should buy here is a list of 12 foods to eat organic. Found on the daily green "the dirty dozen". The latest list of foods with the highest pesticide residue.
* apples
* celery
* strawberry
* peaches
* spinach
* nectarines (imported)
* grapes (imported)
* sweet bell peppers
* potatoes
* blueberries
* lettuce
* kale
If your serious about wanting to make a change to organic foods start out small and do research. You won't be able to keep your kids from eating junk food but why not build the foundation and create a balance. Currently in my household my daughter and I are 80% organic and my husband 0%. Don't be discouraged if not everyone in your household is on board. Like I said little by little and lead by example. Sooner or later it might catch on.
To get you started here are some great web sites to check out. Be well!!
www.foodmatters.tv
http://www.takepart.com/foodinc
http://www.thedailygreen.com/
http://www.naturalnews.com/
http://www.hungryforchange.tv/
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