Going organic help?

Acg67

I ate all that 98% "crap" foods you stated OP and guess what I improved my heart issues to a minor issues, now to almost no issues!! Ha!!! :laugh:

CW, the OP wasn't asking about our opinions about whether to eat organic. He has made that choice. People eat organic for different reasons. I do not eat 100% organic but do my best especially with the dirty dozen. I do try to limit my processed foods as well, as you know by my diary. Be careful not to push what worked for you because it might not work for others. The reason your heart issues improved is because it isn't carrying around a bunch of weight. But, you can be skinny and be unhealthy. I am not saying you are by any means. Just sayin'.

So!! I'm just saying you don't need "organic" to be healthy!! JS

But one thing I have noticed since u have lost your weight is that you r unkind on the forums. Anyway, u do look great but we do disagree about how eating organic is healthy and that is ok.

Why is it healthier?

Holly_Roman_Empire

I ate all that 98% "crap" foods you stated OP and guess what I improved my heart issues to a minor issues, now to almost no issues!! Ha!!! :laugh:

CW, the OP wasn't asking about our opinions about whether to eat organic. He has made that choice. People eat organic for different reasons. I do not eat 100% organic but do my best especially with the dirty dozen. I do try to limit my processed foods as well, as you know by my diary. Be careful not to push what worked for you because it might not work for others. The reason your heart issues improved is because it isn't carrying around a bunch of weight. But, you can be skinny and be unhealthy. I am not saying you are by any means. Just sayin'.

So!! I'm just saying you don't need "organic" to be healthy!! JS

But one thing I have noticed since u have lost your weight is that you r unkind on the forums. Anyway, u do look great but we do disagree about how eating organic is healthy and that is ok.

Why is it healthier?

I'd like to know this too.

The only benefit to eating organic is that naturally-occurring pesticides are the only ones used in production. It's only beneficial for the environment.

With that said, OP, the only things certified organic are produce and meats with the USDA Organic sticker on it. Anything else labeled organic, whether it be shampoo or soap, is only using the word "organic" so you'll buy it. It's not certified.

WildCatClimbs

Going organic is a great idea, it has proven to be healthier(more nutrients) and better for the environment. If you want to do it as affordably as possible you can try a few things:

Organic meat and dairy are the most important, as the harmful antibiotics and drugs are stored in the animals tissue, can't wash that away!

It is also cheaper to buy directly from a farmer if you have the storage space and the ability. We bought 1/4 of a grass fed pastured cow from a local rancher, and it showed up freezer packed in a variety of cuts, bones, and ground beef for 4.99/lb, and we got about 120lbs of meat this way. For the two of us, this lasts 9-12 months.

Follow the dirty dozen and clean fifteen rule when buying produce, as a previous poster mentioned, this will cut down on a lot of pesticide consumption

Buy produce IN SEASON. Strawberries are three times more money if you want them in December rather than in July. Also, generally avoid expensive produce, like cherries. Yes they are delicious, but they are always a FORTUNE. Or, if you want typically expensive fruit out of season, buy frozen organic fruit and add to smoothies! Whole Foods 365 organic has a ton of great frozen produce for very competitive prices. Costco does as well, I buy most of my frozen organic veggies from Costco.

Remember, do the best you can, and don't sweat it if you aren't "perfect" about it, no one is, we all just do our best to be as healthy as we can!

MMulder68

I ate all that 98% "crap" foods you stated OP and guess what I improved my heart issues to a minor issues, now to almost no issues!! Ha!!! :laugh:

CW, the OP wasn't asking about our opinions about whether to eat organic. He has made that choice. People eat organic for different reasons. I do not eat 100% organic but do my best especially with the dirty dozen. I do try to limit my processed foods as well, as you know by my diary. Be careful not to push what worked for you because it might not work for others. The reason your heart issues improved is because it isn't carrying around a bunch of weight. But, you can be skinny and be unhealthy. I am not saying you are by any means. Just sayin'.

So!! I'm just saying you don't need "organic" to be healthy!! JS

But one thing I have noticed since u have lost your weight is that you r unkind on the forums. Anyway, u do look great but we do disagree about how eating organic is healthy and that is ok.

Why is it healthier?

It was just my decision to begin eating more organic because of cancer two years ago. It is why I started lifting and losing weight because my cancer was hormone fed. Hormones live in fat. My husband and I just did a lot of research on how to eat to avoid cancer. Right or wrong, causes cancer or not, we are better off now than we were two years ago. My resting heart rate is down to 68 compared to 85 two years ago and I still have 50 lbs to go. I am not attributing that the organic eating I am just saying it is one of the things we are doing. Even IF it doesn't prevent cancer I feel better for my change in lifestyle. I don't eat whatever just to fit it in my macros I eat to live a healthy lifestyle. I am trying to teach my boys that yes you can have a candy bar every once in a while but for the majority of the time let's make wise choices. There is a difference between eating cookies and ice cream for dessert every night and choosing something more healthy. I have my cheat meal every week but that is to keep me sane. I have dieted all my life but not anymore. I dont claim to be an expert. I am just trying to do the beat I can. I truly believe there is something to choosing free range chicken and eggs and etc. Who really knows? Everyone has a website and an opinion. Anyway, it would just be nice if people could just answer questions on the forum instead of being unkind to OP all the time.

FitMe758

Organic costs a TON, so I don't really have a lot of tips on how to do it on a budget bc I haven't figured that out myself. But here are some ideas:
For snacks you can do things like make your own kale chips and roasted chickpeas.
Costco sells organic ground beef, milk, broth and frozen berries at a decent price.
Trader Joe's has good prices on convenience food.
Whole Foods has great prices on organic canned food.

jmv7117

I ate all that 98% "crap" foods you stated OP and guess what I improved my heart issues to a minor issues, now to almost no issues!! Ha!!! :laugh:

CW, the OP wasn't asking about our opinions about whether to eat organic. He has made that choice. People eat organic for different reasons. I do not eat 100% organic but do my best especially with the dirty dozen. I do try to limit my processed foods as well, as you know by my diary. Be careful not to push what worked for you because it might not work for others. The reason your heart issues improved is because it isn't carrying around a bunch of weight. But, you can be skinny and be unhealthy. I am not saying you are by any means. Just sayin'.

So!! I'm just saying you don't need "organic" to be healthy!! JS

But one thing I have noticed since u have lost your weight is that you r unkind on the forums. Anyway, u do look great but we do disagree about how eating organic is healthy and that is ok.

Why is it healthier?

I'd like to know this too.

The only benefit to eating organic is that naturally-occurring pesticides are the only ones used in production. It's only beneficial for the environment.

With that said, OP, the only things certified organic are produce and meats with the USDA Organic sticker on it. Anything else labeled organic, whether it be shampoo or soap, is only using the word "organic" so you'll buy it. It's not certified.

Assuming of course the OP is in the US but even then there are other organic certifications that may show on label aside of the USDA one. The organic certification is only as good as the certifying agency of which I will withhold my opinion of the USDA.

leantool

I live in a third world country and considered lower middle class,my food budget won't strech enough to allow 100% organic without starving self and family.but if you can do what you ant to do,then good for you.

snazzyjazzy21

Going organic is a great idea, it has proven to be healthier(more nutrients)

When did this happen?

dbmata

I love face palm worthy posts.

Also the white knights that go all butt hurty.

Holly_Roman_Empire

I ate all that 98% "crap" foods you stated OP and guess what I improved my heart issues to a minor issues, now to almost no issues!! Ha!!! :laugh:

CW, the OP wasn't asking about our opinions about whether to eat organic. He has made that choice. People eat organic for different reasons. I do not eat 100% organic but do my best especially with the dirty dozen. I do try to limit my processed foods as well, as you know by my diary. Be careful not to push what worked for you because it might not work for others. The reason your heart issues improved is because it isn't carrying around a bunch of weight. But, you can be skinny and be unhealthy. I am not saying you are by any means. Just sayin'.

So!! I'm just saying you don't need "organic" to be healthy!! JS

But one thing I have noticed since u have lost your weight is that you r unkind on the forums. Anyway, u do look great but we do disagree about how eating organic is healthy and that is ok.

Why is it healthier?

I'd like to know this too.

The only benefit to eating organic is that naturally-occurring pesticides are the only ones used in production. It's only beneficial for the environment.

With that said, OP, the only things certified organic are produce and meats with the USDA Organic sticker on it. Anything else labeled organic, whether it be shampoo or soap, is only using the word "organic" so you'll buy it. It's not certified.

Assuming of course the OP is in the US but even then there are other organic certifications that may show on label aside of the USDA one. The organic certification is only as good as the certifying agency of which I will withhold my opinion of the USDA.

Probably a good idea.

But since it is the only regulating authority in the US, any other product that slaps the word "organic" on its product is simply using it as a marketing strategy. I'll trust USDA over some company trying to sell me something, and some third-party certifying agency that isn't regulated.