Is Organic Food Really Any Healthier for You?
March 7, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Health & Wellness, Organic Food & Drink, Organic Gardening
There are plenty of good reasons to go organic for the planet; fewer pesticides used to grow food means less gunk in our air, soil, and water, organic food can help to promote a greener overall lifestyle and value system, and many organic meats require far less non-renewable resources than mass-factory raised animals.
BUT – is organic food actually a healthier choice for you and your family, or is organic food only beneficial to the planet’s well being? Actually, many organic foods ARE better for your health than their conventional counterparts. Why…
- The fresher the food the better it usually is nutrient-wise. Organics are often sold in-season and locally which means you get fresher food.
- Workers on conventional farms are exposed to plenty of the chemicals and pesticides used to grow conventional crops. People working on these farms can get very sick and even die from exposure, so organics are absolutely healthier in the case of the folks growing the crops.
- According to Sustainable Table research notes that; “Grass-fed beef has two to six times more omega-3’s than factory farmed, grain-fed meat.” (Omega-3 is a healthy fat that your body needs).
- See more health benefits of organics.
Keep in mind…
Not all organic foods pack the same punch. Just being organic does not ALWAYS make a food healthier. Learn which organic foods are the smartest to purchase.
Learn more:
11 Ways to Save Money on Organic Food
Go organic without losing your mind
Do you think organic food is better for you, or do you buy it for the earth? OR maybe you don’t buy organic at all – let me know in the comments.
I buy organic foods because they taste better. The only time I don’t buy organic is when its local. Local and organic would be great but its not always a choice.