Why should I buy organic?!?

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JskC1893
JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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I've been reading a bit about choosing organic over the alternative when it comes to produce. I was just wondering how many of you out there choose organic. Do you buy everything organic? Are there certain things that you choose to save money on (I've heard some people don't buy things like organic bananas, pineapples etc, due to the rind).

Recently my grocery budget is allowing me to spend a bit more, and I felt like this might be a good place to adjust (now that we can possible afford to make this choice)

Anyways, if you have any articles about the topic or any suggestions for someone looking to get into buying mostly organic I'd definitely appreciate them.
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  • JuantonBliss
    JuantonBliss Posts: 245 Member
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    http://www.helpguide.org/life/organic_foods_pesticides_gmo.htm

    I try to buy organic as often as I can, but I'm also on a very tight budget so I do with what I can, but I think this article will help you right out :) Happy hunting!
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    http://www.helpguide.org/life/organic_foods_pesticides_gmo.htm

    I try to buy organic as often as I can, but I'm also on a very tight budget so I do with what I can, but I think this article will help you right out :) Happy hunting!

    Thanks so much, I appreciate the response!!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    I don't worry about it.

    http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/myths-organic-food
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,687 Member
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    If you're buying organic to support local farmers, then do it. If you're doing it because you think nutritional value is higher and it's "safer", then you're just spending more money for nothing.

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  • LAW_714
    LAW_714 Posts: 258
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    There's little need (nutritionally) to buy everything organic. However, it's not a terrible idea for things where you actually eat the skin (such as apples) reducing the exposure to pesticides.
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    I don't worry about it.

    http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/myths-organic-food

    Thank you!!
  • mrslcoop
    mrslcoop Posts: 317 Member
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    I buy organic those items that are highly susceptible to pesticides and chemicals. Apples, potatoes, berries, greens (lettuce, etc.), peppers.

    And then those that are very low in pesticides I don’t waste my money. Onions, corn, asparagus, bananas, most things with rinds (melons, etc).
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    If you're buying organic to support local farmers, then do it. If you're doing it because you think nutritional value is higher and it's "safer", then you're just spending more money for nothing.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I appreciate the response!
  • henriettevanittersum
    henriettevanittersum Posts: 179 Member
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    Buying fair trade and local is more important to me than organic.
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    Thank you for the responses/suggestions/input :)

    I've been having extreme digestive issues for many many months (working with many doctors and specialists to figure out what is going on).

    I'm curious if there are sensitivities to certain pesticides? I wouldn't even begin to know how to learn specifics being sprayed on which plants, but this is something I am interested in looking into.

    All of the articles posted are very appreciated, I am going to start compiling some of that with my own research to decide what my opinion on organic/regular is.

    Thanks again :)

    Additional responses also appreciated.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,687 Member
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    Thank you for the responses/suggestions/input :)

    I've been having extreme digestive issues for many many months (working with many doctors and specialists to figure out what is going on).

    I'm curious if there are sensitivities to certain pesticides? I wouldn't even begin to know how to learn specifics being sprayed on which plants, but this is something I am interested in looking into.

    All of the articles posted are very appreciated, I am going to start compiling some of that with my own research to decide what my opinion on organic/regular is.

    Thanks again :)

    Additional responses also appreciated.
    Maybe check gluten and GERD.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • bound4beauty
    bound4beauty Posts: 274 Member
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    Buying fair trade and local is more important to me than organic.

    I belong to an organic buyers club. I get a box of locally grown fruits and veggies every other week. It's like Christmas every time I open the box. I love it because I like supporting the local growers and because it's a great way to try things that I might other wise pass up on in the grocery store. This week for instance I got purple bell peppers which I've never seen before, rainbow carrots and heirloom tomatoes. I also get a dozen eggs and occasioaly a case of grass fed beef. It's nice to know where your food is coming from.
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    Thank you for the responses/suggestions/input :)

    I've been having extreme digestive issues for many many months (working with many doctors and specialists to figure out what is going on).

    I'm curious if there are sensitivities to certain pesticides? I wouldn't even begin to know how to learn specifics being sprayed on which plants, but this is something I am interested in looking into.

    All of the articles posted are very appreciated, I am going to start compiling some of that with my own research to decide what my opinion on organic/regular is.

    Thanks again :)

    Additional responses also appreciated.
    Maybe check gluten and GERD.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I currently have been ongoing gluten free coming up on 3 months, plus a bunch of other dietary restrictions. They are pretty confident at this point (after a serious amount of testing, like honestly. I have appointments weekly and blood is always taken, or something is being prodded) that it is an allergy. It just seems to be a lifetime of trying to figure out what that allergy is!!

    They have basically said the allergy can be literally anything, and I have dermographia so it can even be something I'm exposed to rather than eating. I feel like I'm making it sound more dramatic than it is. It sucks, but frankly I'm much healthier about my diet NOW than I ever was before so I almost appreciate the influx of symptoms.

    Thanks for your suggestions, if you have any others about various illnesses/or about anything really I'll listen. I'm all up for discovering whats better for me/what is going on with my digestive tract!!

    :smile:
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    Buying fair trade and local is more important to me than organic.

    I belong to an organic buyers club. I get a box of locally grown fruits and veggies every other week. It's like Christmas every time I open the box. I love it because I like supporting the local growers and because it's a great way to try things that I might other wise pass up on in the grocery store. This week for instance I got purple bell peppers which I've never seen before, rainbow carrots and heirloom tomatoes. I also get a dozen eggs and occasioaly a case of grass fed beef. It's nice to know where your food is coming from.

    What a smart idea. I have many, many farms in my area (very fortunate) and should see if any offer similar programs.
  • onwarddownward
    onwarddownward Posts: 1,683 Member
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    I thought this thread was about org@sms.

    Carry on.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
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    I don't particularly seek out organic. What I seek out are locally produced food items from people/farmers I actually know.
  • ea101367
    ea101367 Posts: 175 Member
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    I worry more about Genetically modified foods and the fact that in Canada they do not have to let us know that what we are eating has been gm'd. Here's a documentary to watch on organic and GM foods. http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/beautiful-truth/
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    I thought this thread was about org@sms.

    Carry on.
    hahahahaha

    I had to double check and make sure after I read your post that I didn't actually write orgasms.
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    I worry more about Genetically modified foods and the fact that in Canada they do not have to let us know that what we are eating has been gm'd. Here's a documentary to watch on organic and GM foods. http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/beautiful-truth/

    Thank you!! I will definitely check that out!!
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
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    I don't particularly seek out organic. What I seek out are locally produced food items from people/farmers I actually know.

    Thats a great way to look at it. In another post I mentioned I have many farms in my area, so I should start looking into that as a better option.

    Thanks for the input.

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