The Top Reasons to Go Organic
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Reasons to Go Organic for your Health, the Environment, and your Wallet!
Going organic sounds great, but what does it mean? And why should you go organic? Organic products mostly cost more, and they're harder to get. What's the difference between regular food and organic food? There are a lot of differences. There's also a lot of hype about going organic. Some foods aren't necessarily the most important to buy organic, while with others, it's crucial. With your food and clothing, there are some definite reasons to why you should be going organic that will benefit not only your health, but your wallet and the environment, too! Read on to find some reasons to go organic for your health, the environment, and your wallet.
1. Go Organic, Eat Less Toxins
Toxic pesticides are a major reason you should consider going organic!
Buying organic simply means you'll be consuming less toxins from the food you eat. Pesticide use on fruit and vegetables is a huge cause of disease and can have huge health implications. You'll feel better, and you'll be doing your little piece to better the environment by preventing these toxins from being used in the first place. Now doesn't that feel good?
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2. Buy Organic for the Environment
Care about the environment by supporting organic food!
Organic food has a number of benefits for the environment. Pesticides are one of the biggest reasons organic farming is less harmful to the environment, but it also uses less energy. Less energy used means less emissions and harmful gases expelled into the atmosphere. Cleaner air means more of a chance for wildlife to flourish. Less pesticides mean less pesticide runoff into the land. Pesticide use can cause low birth rates in wildlife, so the absence is always a benefit for them!
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Don't buy anything organic in the grocery store if it isn't listed as USDA certified organic! Who knows if it really is organic or not.
3. Support Wildlife with Organic Food!
Give animals a "safe haven" on organic farms!
Organic farming, as Organic.org puts it, is sort of like a reforestation. Instead of focus on high yield, organic farms are about biodiversity. Insects, birds and animal activity helps give the land a more natural balance that will help sustain the farm for a long period of time.
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These healthy organic snacks are a much better alternative to what you might be finding in your supermarket. Take it an extra greener step by ordering in bulk. You'll be saving shipping costs and energy.
Buying organic isn't always more expensive!
The term "Organic" has a bad wrap sometimes. A lot of food is priced high that's organic. However, much of it isn't anymore! Take a second look. Buying organic may also save you some doctor visits down the line and missed work time. Consider it an investment in yourself and the environment.
Find out What Foods to Buy Organic!
Some foods are more important than others to buy organic...
Let's face it, buying organic is expensive. Most of us can't afford to buy organic everything all of the time. So what's the most important, the least important, and are there alternatives to organic out there that are even more earth friendly (and healthy) than organic? Read all about it in this five star reviewed book!
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"Particularly valuable is the chapter entitled "The Dirty Dozen" - the 12 foods to eat only if they're organic"..."She also enlightens us on the erosion of the "Organic" standards caused by government lobbying by powerful supermarket/food corporations (think, Nestle and Coca-Cola). "
4. Help out the Little Guy and Buy Organic
Buy organic and help out the small number of organic farmers!
Organic farming has for sure grown over the past decade, but compared to the large number of non-organic farms, there's still a long way to go! By buying organic, you're helping organic farming flourish. Wouldn't it be nice if someday there were only organic produce to choose from?
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Links on Buying Organic
Find out more about buying organic here!
- Organic Food Info
- Find out some of the advantages of buying organic food, and what goes into your food!
- Organic.org
- Myths about organic food, what exactly organic is, and why you should consider organic foods in your diet!
- Organic Household Cleaner
- A great way to clean your countertops and surfaces without all of the harsh chemicals! Smells great, too.
Buy Organic, Be Healthier
Health care is one of the biggest costs for America, and Cancer is one of the leading causes of death. Pesticides and chemicals have been linked to cancer... so wouldn't you want to avoid them at all costs? Try buying as much as of your food and clothing organic as possible!
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Brew up a pot of delicious organic coffee next time!
Organic coffee is an important product to buy in this form. Traditional coffee uses a lot of treatment and pesticide to keep the crop a certain way. Buying organic can avoid some of those unwanted chemicals from entering your body, plus they'll taste better! Brew up your own pot of organic joe every morning and see if you notice any difference in taste!
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5. Organic Food Tastes Better!
Satisfy your palate with tasty organics!
If you've tried organic food, you know the difference of taste is often apparent. It's kind of like the fruits and veggies you grew in your backyard as a kid, but they're available now in the store! You may not realize how much different the produce you currently eat is than organic. Some produce that has a huge taste difference: strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers and apples. Even organic meat tastes better. Try out organic raised chicken versus the big brand next time around to see if you notice a big taste difference. You can find some coupons available for organic foods here.
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More Reasons to Go Organic
- Go organic for your baby
- Farm workers are exposed to toxic chemicals through pesticides
- Pesticides contaminate our drinking supply
- Organic food meets tougher standards
- Reduce dead zones of water runoff, like found in the Gulf of Mexico
- Protect our future generations
- Organic tastes better
- Help reforestation by supporting organic farms
- Avoid GMO food with organic food
- Avoid cancer causing toxins
- Organic livestock are much healthier.
- You'll be more conscious of your overall health when buying organic
- Boost your vitamin and mineral intake with organic food
- Supporting organic farming brings down the overall cost of organic food and clothing
- Organic food tastes better
- No growth hormones in organic food that may cause early sexual development in children
- Organic farms keep and promote a sustainable environment
- Organic farming in the USA is on the rise
- Support your local economy with local organic farmers (and help stimulate your local economy!)
- Buy organic cotton and be exposed to less chemicals
What Do You Think About Buying Organic Products?
Tell us what you think!
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newbizmau Jan 29, 2010 @ 5:05 pm | delete
- This was a very enjoyable and education lens. It has helped confirm the reasons why I started eating organic in the first place. Struggling through the higher cost of it. Thanks.
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WhiteOak50
Jan 10, 2010 @ 7:21 am | delete
- I really LIKE this lens!! You did a fantastic job putting it together. I try to get as much organic as possible-but with the prices being a lot higher (especially the chicken) I cannot afford to buy it as much as I would like. However, I found some organic chicken on sale and purchased it more for a test-I am here to say I could tell a HUGE difference in the taste and I cooked it like I do all of my chicken in a crockpot. Loved it!! If you get a chance, add your lens to my plexo on Earth Day Project Everyday It would be perfect there.
"Blessed by a SquidAngel"
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TheGreenerMe
Aug 13, 2009 @ 10:08 am | in reply to Earth_Friend | delete
- Great question! Not all organic products are created equal, and some ARE more important than others to purchase organic. Usually a safe rule to follow is those fruits/veggies with more permeable skin often are important to buy organic (like mushrooms, onions, strawberries, etc.). What you can try to do instead if you have a local farmer's market near you, you can inquire directly with the farmer to see if they use any sort of pesticide on the crops. While it might not be 'certified' organic, it could be fresher, and lack the chemicals of some of the produce coming from far away (or grown in gigantic commercial farms). I hope this helps!
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Earth_Friend
Aug 11, 2009 @ 11:39 am | delete
- I'm in college and I can't really afford to buy organic food, although I wish I could. Is there any tips for what I can do? What foods are worth buying organic and what are a waste of money?
Matthew
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lakeerieartists Jan 12, 2009 @ 3:50 pm | delete
- This is a great argument for going organic. Welcome to Living the Green Organic Lifestyle.
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Sammy
Dec 24, 2008 @ 9:28 am | delete
- Great Lens!! I always make an effort to buy organic meat and veggies-there is such a HUGE difference in the taste, and the prices are not that bad when buying organic from your local farmers. Thanks! *****
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