What's the Difference?

Without a doubt you have noticed the expansive growth of organic products available today. Food companies are realizing that consumers are becoming more aware. Companies are also realizing they can make more money if they slap an organic label on the same products. Any way you look at it, a box of “organic macaroni and cheese” is an oxymoron. At least you aren’t getting genetically modified grains that make up the pasta, and you probably are not getting as high of a dose of chemicals in the cheese stuff as a regular box.
…..The truth of the matter is, we have to become ingredient readers, we have to educate ourselves as to what we are putting in are bodies. As I mentioned in my last blog, we can not trust food and drug companies to give us what are bodies truly need.
So today I thought you would find it interesting to know; what is the difference between organic and non-organic produce? Sadly, I think the only thing they share is their names….
Let’s use are senses:
What you see- Take a look at a conventional apple. No dings, no blemishes, no dirt, looks like a plastic piece of fruit. Conventional apples can last months in storage without going bad!
What you feel- Scrap your fingernail across the skin and notice the build up of wax.
What you smell- You can thank conventional farmers for spraying your fruit with artificial flavoring so your senses are tricked into thinking it is natural (but your body knows better!).
What you taste- If you are use to conventional farming your taste buds have adapted to this artificial taste. Taste test a nasty plastic apple and a beautiful scrumptious organic apple and your taste buds will quickly be re-educated to yummy nutrition.
What your body receives- Here is the kicker!!! In general (not just with apples) with conventional crappy farming your body receives in vegetables 60% less magnesium, 80% less Iron, 20% less copper, 60% less sodium, and 90% less potassium! In fruit 90% less magnesium, 70% less Iron, 60% less copper, 90% less sodium, and 80% less potassium!!!! These statistics alone show us how we live in a nation full of fat, malnourished people. Even when you are eating something healthy your body is neglected the nutrition it could have if only you were eating Organic and Biodynamic produce!

(Inside our fridge.......)

Where to Start: Start with avoiding the “Dirty Dozen” these fruits and veggies are known for being grown with high levels of pesticides and herbicides (If you aren’t going to go all organic at least buy these organic):
Apples
Cherries
Grapes
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Raspberries
Strawberries
Bell peppers
Celery
Potatoes
Spinach
I know organic is more expensive. Trust me; I cannot wait for the day we do not have to pay more for fruits and vegetables that are better for us, and actually cost less to grow than conventional farming! Pay more for organic produce and think of it as an investment into your health. You can pay now or pay later in medical bills because you choose to have your produce with chemicals. These chemicals wreak havoc on your body. Bottom line, ORGANIC is so worth the extra cost!!!!

Chad got a little excited making this salad, but it is all organic, so I thought you would want to see it for an idea. :)