Sunday, March 14, 2010

Why Organic?

'March is Nutrition Month'

We're constantly bombarded with information on why to choose organic foods. Last month I heard a speech on the importance of organic foods, Thanx @emjephcott, and thought of all of you.

Why Choose Organic?
1) It’s Healthy: Organic food contains higher levels of nutrients
2) No Additives: Organic food doesn’t contain food additives which can cause health problems
3) Restricts Pesticide Use: Organic farmers develop nutrient-rich soil to grow strong and healthy crops and encourage wildlife to help control pests and disease
4) No GM: Genetically Modified crops and ingredients are not allowed under organic standards 
5)Care for Animals: Animal welfare is taken very seriously under organic standards. A truly free-range life for farm animals is guaranteed
6)Good for the Environment: Organic farming causes lower pollution from sprays, produces less carbon dioxide, the main global warming gas, and less dangerous wastes
7) Tastes much better!

I know that organic foods can be expensive so here's a list of the Top 12 Fruits & Vegetables You Should Buy Organic:
Nectarines – 97.3% of nectarines sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Celery – 94.5% of celery sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Pears – 94.4% of pears sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Peaches – 93.7% of peaches sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Apples – 91% of apples sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Cherries – 91% of cherries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Strawberries – 90% of strawberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Imported Grapes – 86% of imported grapes (i.e. Chile) sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Spinach – 83.4% of spinach sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Potatoes – 79.3% of potatoes sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Bell Peppers – 68% of bell peppers sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Red Raspberries – 59% of red raspberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
 
Check out: 
The Dirty Dozen: Top 12 Foods to Eat Organic
Ditching processed foods is not as easy as it looks

It's Worth It 
 
Stay Healthy!

2 comments:

  1. buddy...really liking your blog. The info and esthetics of it are great. Keep up the good work and great luck to you in everything you're doing.

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  2. Hey Nader,
    Thanx for the kind words and motivation.
    Glad to hear you like it!

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