I am concerned about what my family eats. And I want to know what it takes to have a healthy organic life.?

Answer 1

I believe that organic foods are overhyped and not worth the extra cost. There are plenty of foods that, while not certified as organic, are low in sodium, saturated fat, MSG, artificial ingredients, and calories. It is possible to eat very healthily while not eating only certified organic foods.

Answer 2

It takes a lot of effort - some of which is worth it and some not. In regards to fresh veggies and fruits - the effort may not be worth it. If the organic products take a month to get to your store then the nutritional value is less than regular products. Ask your fruit and veggie grocer about transit times. Other prefab organic products are worth it most of the time - like the noodle mixes, frozen stuff, soups, etc.

I started teaching my kids about foods pretty early (we have childhood diabetes and polycystic kidney disease in the family). They know that they need to start the day with a protein instead of carb or fat because it helps with blood sugar and digestion. We pay attention to the foods we eat and their combination since so many things are made of sugar and skyrocket blood sugar. I am teaching my kids to be gentle and caretakers of their bodies and organs.

I think the biggest thing we learned while switching to organic is what not to eat like high fructose corn syrup. It's impossible to digest healthly (and it's in a lot of stuff). The other thing I learned is that most carbon in our diet comes from corn - most meat fed with corn plus most foods have some kind of base corn product in them. Again, our diet is supposed to be diverse - our carbon sources are supposed to be diverse. So I look for alternate sources of carbon that don't have corn involved.

Also - you will do more good if you eliminate all sodas (especially diet) and only have fast food once every month or 2 months.

Good Luck - there is so much for you to learn and try. Everyone's body and family is different. Read and experiment - it's the only way.

Answer 3

i too encourage this lifestyle in my home...

we buy all of our produce from places such as whole foods or sprouts (these are the farmers markets in az)

we only drink soymilk and i only use meats from the sprouts deli...

this lifestyle can be expensive b/c the food is priced a little higher than regular stores and u will have to pack lunches for your kids b/c the school system will not honor your chosen lifestyle...

Answer 4

i do too, but i am young and married with a baby on the way and student loan payments piling up, its hard to afford them. vitamins and organic food and exercise could add ten years to your life