Are you Organic?

1Timothy4v8

Sooo I decided to as much as I can eat and feed my family Organic food, wondering any others out there, and did you notice a big deference when you switched, (besides in your wallet lol)

any favored stores or brands, and anything else you might want to add on the subject of being organic.

dinosnopro

make sure you read the labels close, not just the part that says organic. The regulation as to what can be called organic is very loose to say the least.

Cdcaldwe

I think organic for the most part is a bunch of crap. There was an episode on dateline the other night about it. I plan to raise most of my vegetables this year though.

GalaxyDuck

I buy organic vegetables when I can, but it's not always in the budget. I use the dirty dozen and the clean 15 to help me choose what's more important to buy organically:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/health/the-dirty-dozen-and-clean-15-of-produce/616/

If I can get produce that's local, but not necessarily organic, I'll always go for that.

I don't think you'll notice a difference in how the foods make you feel or anything, but you may notice a difference in taste and size. For example, real organic local strawberries are small, deep red and sooooooo delicious. Strawberries from California that I can buy at the grocery store are HUGE, varying shades of red, with white hulls and little to no actual flavour.

bgmomof3boys

I try to buy as much organic produce as possible and only buy organic milk for the kids! I get my eggs from a local farmer friend of mine that are organic and completely free range! lol however just buying organic doesn't mean you will loose weight! It is however better for the earth and for your body when you aren't eating the skin of an apple that has had chemicals on it! I do grow a large garden every year and preserve what I can for the winter months! Good luck to you!

changling82

I buy almost everything organic. including grass fed meat and free range eggs. Now that summer is coming up we are hitting the farmer's market for everything. I spent less there than i would at the super market, not to mention i know it goes to our local farmers. What I can't find there i'll get at whole foods or sometimes hyvee. I love whole foods not just for their selection, but their staff. They are all very friendly and helpful.

I just feel better all around since going organic, and the 15 pounds i've dropped doing it doesn't hurt. although i'm not sure if that is the organic food or my diet change in general.

I also love the learning opportunity it creates for my kids. We always talk about what farm things came from. We get to talk to the people that raise it. I can't say enough good things. And honestly i don't feel that much of a tug on my purse strings. if you stick to the basics, no processed stuff....it can sometimes be cheaper.

athensguy

I contain carbon, carbon bonded with hydrogen, and carbon bonded with carbon. I'd definitely say I'm organic.

melsinct

I also only buy organic vegetables and fruits that are on the "Dirty Dozen" list. These fruits and vegetables are more likely to absorb pesticides than others (things like peaches, spinach, bell peppers). Other veg like onions or avocados just isn't worth the price as the absorption of pesticides is minimal.

I don't really buy into the claim that people feel better after eating organic produce. I doubt the pesticides were making one feel sluggish. I could believe someone feels better by switching to organic boxed and convenience foods, since organic ones don't use artificial ingredients (e.g. there is no such thing as organic Polysorbate 80 or organic Red dye number 40).

1Timothy4v8

I contain carbon, carbon bonded with hydrogen, and carbon bonded with carbon. I'd definitely say I'm organic.

I knew some one would say that lol

Nopedotjpeg

If I ever make enough to shop at Whole Paycheck for normal groceries, I'm sure I just might. Probably won't ever happen though, and I'm okay with that.

Elizabeth_C34

My friend started buying all organic veggies and ended up with bugs all over her vegetable drawer in her fridge and an infestation of other bugs in her pantry. They came in on some organic broccoli she bought.

Turns out there are worse things than pesticides.... pests being one of them.

MissCheese

If there is an organic option then I always buy it.

Although not 100% pesticide free Organic vegetable growers do use fewer pesticides and the use of them is better regulated, this can only be better for us and the environment in the long run.

I struggle to find Organic meat, you can usually get Organic chicken breasts but very little else. I like the idea of Organic meat as the conditions that the animals are raised in are so much better than non-Organic. Although I eat meat now I used to be Vegan because I felt so strongly about animal welfare.

fteale

I am a big fan of food being organic, but not for my own health. I don't believe it makes any difference to that, but it is better for the environment, especially for things like bananas which are crop sprayed from above. Milk is another thing I will only buy organic (and if I did eat meat, that too) because the further up the food chain you get the more toxins build up. Also I don't like the idea of routine antibiotics for cows.

ashleab37

I have bills to pay, unfortunately.

unsuspectingfish

make sure you read the labels close, not just the part that says organic. The regulation as to what can be called organic is very loose to say the least.

Um, that's actually not true. The USDA is actually very strict about who can use the "organic" label, not to mention, it's a 3 year process for a farmer to earn that label. Yes, people can slap it on a box of something that only has a few organic ingredients, but you can be sure that those ingredients are 100% organic.

unsuspectingfish

I think organic for the most part is a bunch of crap. There was an episode on dateline the other night about it. I plan to raise most of my vegetables this year though.

It's also really bad for the topsoil. Plus, a lot of farmers now have switched to what they call the soft approach to pest control. They feed the plants better, so they're better able to protect themselves from pests, and they use non-chemical forms of pest control to control the remaining pests.

1Timothy4v8

My friend started buying all organic veggies and ended up with bugs all over her vegetable drawer in her fridge and an infestation of other bugs in her pantry. They came in on some organic broccoli she bought.

Turns out there are worse things than pesticides.... pests being one of them.

I think that eating bugs is probably less harmful then chemicals, just saying.

1Timothy4v8

If there is an organic option then I always buy it.

Although not 100% pesticide free Organic vegetable growers do use fewer pesticides and the use of them is better regulated, this can only be better for us and the environment in the long run.

I struggle to find Organic meat, you can usually get Organic chicken breasts but very little else. I like the idea of Organic meat as the conditions that the animals are raised in are so much better than non-Organic. Although I eat meat now I used to be Vegan because I felt so strongly about animal welfare.

yea I hear ya, I think it is important for to change as much as we can to help those poor creatures live a better life before they become food, and one big way to do that is buying from the "nice" guy's, but yea I have had the same problem finding meat that doesn't break the bank, but I did start to get eggs that are from cage free farms, so every thing helps

1Timothy4v8

I am a big fan of food being organic, but not for my own health. I don't believe it makes any difference to that, but it is better for the environment, especially for things like bananas which are crop sprayed from above. Milk is another thing I will only buy organic (and if I did eat meat, that too) because the further up the food chain you get the more toxins build up. Also I don't like the idea of routine antibiotics for cows.

yea that's a neither reason I wont to go organic, cause I want to show God I apprecate what He's given me by not destoying it

Buddhasmiracle

I shop from local small farmers as often as I can, even if it isn't organic. For other foods, including meats and fish, I shop at Trader Joe's. Even the nearby big chain grocery store, Publix, carries organic, some of which are under their own label. I wash fruits and vegetables, and salad greens no matter where I get them.

runninggirl54

i buy as much as i can organic. there are some things i just cant get organic. i really don't see too much difference in price for most things. i usually shop at trader joes b/c they seem to have the best prices. i also grow some veggies in the summer and or shop at a farmers market(big savings).

moonsforeyes

I eat as much organic food as possible! It really is expensive, but not always! Trader Joes and Whole Foods have a ton of organic and natural foods for really cheap; both have their own brand which is going to be cheaper than others. Also, when it gets nicer out, visit your local farms for produce!

Bergiere

I'm not, but I've been seriously considering it.

Sophie983

I think organic for the most part is a bunch of crap.

Not true at all. Who sponsored the show? Monsanto?

Just an example: http://www.wellnesschronicles.com/image-files/organic_vs_commercial_farming.jpg

If people are OK with feeding themselves and their children with chemicals, that's their choice. I understand that some people have financial issues, but I don't get people who could afford to buy organic and they don't.

My food is mostly organic. I always eat organic veggies, fruit, free range meat (I don't need extra antibiotics) and eggs when I'm at home. When I go out, I sometimes don't have a choice. Rarely, but it happens.

CynthiasChoice

I started eating organic foods after watching "Food Inc" in 2010. It took many months to search out the best options in my area. Like others, I buy Trader Joe's brand, and find lots of organic fresh fruit and veggies here too. I like the 365 brand at Whole Foods, and our local Lucky store has increased it's organic section quite a bit. The Farmers Market has some great options, too.

Since it is quite a bit more expensive, I've had to cut down somewhere else in my budget. I'm trying to justify giving less to charity. I'm rationalizing by recognizing that organic farm workers benefit from not having to work in toxic fields.

CynthiasChoice

Oh, I didn't really answer your question! No, I can't say I can taste the difference between organic and conventional produce. I don't feel any healthier and, alas, my skin hasn't suddenly taken on a rosy glow since switching to organic. But I know my body is silently thanking me.

I can say this: If something I want isn't available organic, and I end up buying conventional, I feel a little sick inside. I think of all the herbicides and pesticides still lurking on and sometimes IN the food. I think of how sick the soil must be where it grew, and how sick the farm workers who picked it will be one day. I think of the polluted water and air, and worry about GMOs and the safety of our food supply in the future. It's easier on my psyche to just stick with organics, especially the "dirty dozen. "http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods#fbIndex1

I loved reading Michael Pollan's book "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and highly recommend it to anyone considering going organic. The kid's version of this book (about 8th grade level) reads very quickly and is entertaining.

TheDevastator

I like to eat organic as much as possible. I've noticed that some organic foods taste better, avocados, local carrots, onions, and spinach for instance. The most important things to buy organic is any animal products.

Di3012

I just wish organic stuff was not so expensive.

klafrankie

Check out my blog as I spend the summer working for the Organic Consumers Association. http://myorganicrevolution.blogspot.com

adietron

I also only buy organic vegetables and fruits that are on the "Dirty Dozen" list. These fruits and vegetables are more likely to absorb pesticides than others (things like peaches, spinach, bell peppers). Other veg like onions or avocados just isn't worth the price as the absorption of pesticides is minimal.

This is the first I've heard of this list, thanks for the info, definitely worth consideration.

OMGLeigh

I pick and choose my organic battles.
If it is meat I am more likely to buy organic since I don't usually buy meat, so I may as well splurge.
Most of my produce comes from the local farmer's market, so much of it is organic or at least grown by people who care. Same with eggs and milk.
If it is a processed food then I'm not as likely to buy it organic. When I rarely buy a soda I don't really care if it is organic or not, I'm not buying it for the health properties.