Are as good as the packages say? How do we know?
2007-05-14 11:12:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
No, not really. There's not much that's different in organic foods. It's just a passing fad. People are trying to be "healthy", they don't realize there's not a whole lot of difference.
In fact, genetic altering can be very beneficial. Ever heard of goldren rice? Very healthy, genetically engineered. Incredibly beneficial for anyone whose diet consists mainly of rice (most of the world).
2007-05-14 13:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I started feeding my family whole & organic foods over 20 years ago by joining a food co-op.
There is so much to learn and you must be an educated consumer. There are all sorts of labels and designations about food currently, and a few manufacters/farmers are not scrupulous.Know what you are buying and why.
One good way to start is to join a co-op in your area. As you meet with and talk to the other co-op members, you'll learn a lot. There's always locally grown produce that is organic in local farmer's markets,too. That's a yummy addition to what you can get in the supermarket.
Free range eggs, chicken and meat are also good if you are not vegetarian.
There's a great vegetarian section here on YA,too.
Try reading there.
Good luck
2007-05-14 12:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Croa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advertising is always going to exagerate.
I do like organic food though. Organic dark chocolate is to die for, especially when infused with green tea, expresso beans or ginger. I also enjoy organic cereals and juices (because I hate the taste of artificial sweetners.) It's like anything else. Some things are going to be worth the extra cash to you and some won't be. You have to try them.
2007-05-14 16:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a lot are but a lot are not if you want to help your health try going kosher
vegan is also good i love vegan food so many spices and so much variety if you know how to cook if you dont good luck on that one
and we dont know you can never be sure organic simply means they dont use chemicals or genetic enhancers but it dosent mean healthy every bodys health is differnt find what works for you
2007-05-14 11:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by em . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to look into exactly how the food is made. "Certified Organic" means it is indeed up to protocol. Same with "free-range" or "free-run" on meat. Go to freerangegraphics.com and you'll see a couple of videos on this subject.
2007-05-14 11:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its packaged, its no good. Do your body a favour and only eat whole foods
2007-05-14 14:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to spend lots of time researching on the internet. Then make an informed decision ... spend you money where you feel good ... and always WASH the produce very well.
2007-05-14 12:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they taste good
2007-05-14 11:20:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋