When most of us are rushing to get a quick bite to eat before racing back to the office, the nutritional value of food is usually an afterthought. But what we don’t know about our food may be detrimental to our health and the environment. Living organically may seem like a chore if it isn’t part of your daily routine but once you know the benefits of eating organic foods, it might be enough to change your mind. Here are a few reasons why organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods:
- Organic foods are more nutritious and have more antioxidants than ordinarily grown foods
- Pesticides found on conventionally grown foods are known to reduce fertility
- Agricultural chemicals have added hormones that can potentially make you gain weight due to varying hormone levels.
Meat, eggs, milk, fruits, and vegetables are all essential parts of our diet. According to CBS News, the shocking truth of conventionally grown foods can be summed up nicely when looking at studies that show the benefits of organic options:
- One study has proven that organic chicken has 28 % more Omega-3 fatty acids than non-organic chicken.
- Organic beef studies show the benefits of grass-fed meat to have 60% more Omega-3s and 200% more vitamin E!
- Organic milk is free of hormones and has more nutrients than regular milk. The growth hormones found in regular milk have been the cause of prostate and breast cancer.
- The Environmental Working Group has comprised a list of 12 fruits and vegetables that will reduce your pesticide intake by 80% if organic versions are consumed instead:
- The “Dirty Dozen” consists of: apples, cherries, celery, nectarines, peaches, strawberries, sweet bell peppers, kale, lettuce, carrots, grapes, and pears.
The studies have found out amazing truths about our food and the way that it affects our bodies. All we can hope for is the healthiest lifestyle… and that’s organic. The one major downfall to buying organic products is that the costs may be a bit higher. The extreme positive side to the extra couple dollars spent on products is a happier and healthier lifestyle. Coupons for organic products can be found online at organicfoodcoupons.com or local farmers’ markets can also give you better prices. Below is a list of San Diego’s farmers’ markets that can be found throughout the county. Be sure to pick up some organic produce today and start eating your way to a healthier you.
Chula Vista/Swiss Park—MONDAY
Coronado, Escondido, Mira Mesa, Otay Ranch, Pacific Beach, La Jolla/UCSD—TUESDAY
Carlsbad, Poway, Ocean Beach—WEDNESDAY
Chula Vista, Horton Square, Linda Vista, Oceanside—THURSDAY
Imperial Beach, Mission Hills,Rancho Bernardo, Southeast San Diego—FRIDAY
Carlsbad, Del Mar, Golden Hill, Little Italy, Pacific Beach, Ramona, Scripps Ranch—SATURDAY
Gaslamp district, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Mt. Carmel, Point Loma, Solana Beach—SUNDAY
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