Organic food or normal?

Answer 1

Normal - organic is way over priced

Answer 2

Organic all they way. I would like to help those who feel eating organically is too expensive. It's simply not. It's just a question of doing some homework, taking the time to investigate what's available in your area and networking with like-minded people. We aren't rolling in dough, but we've done the footwork, and MADE it affordable. There are food co-ops, farm co-ops, farm markets, all sorts of on-line resources you can use. The best is the Weston Price Foundation, and they're services are free. They have listings of local vendors and stores, individual and much more who sell and produce organic products. They also have local chapters all over the country. Price is no longer an excuse for not eating healthy food. Many mainstream grocery stores are also selling organic. The tip there is DO NOT buy from publicly traded companies, but stick with the small producer.

I would not trust the USDA any further than I could throw them, and this includes the organic seal they offer. That is why I said you need to do your homework. BTW, organic farms are NOT subject to chemical runoff in most cases. There are signs surrounding the organic farms I deal with "NO SPRAY ZONE: ORGANIC FARMING".



Yes, there are groups out there trying their best to disparage those seeking to live a healthier lifestyle by going green and eating organically. Follow the money. Who stands to lose if more and more people choose an organic lifestyle?

Of course, this takes effort, and many don't want to apply themselves, but I hope some will, it's worth the effort.

Answer 3

I would buy organic but the price difference is too great and not always sure if the stores are telling the truth. Might start shopping at the local markets. Where for the same price the bell peppers are about 2-3 times bigger, and the pineapples are huge. Maybe my hard earned pennies should support them, not these disgusting supermarkets, poisoning the hands that feed them.

Answer 4

Normal, organic is way over priced. Not to mention that foods labeled as "organic" legally don't have to be 100% organic.

Answer 5

organic is better than chemically sprayed obv but by how much is debatable, bearing in mind cost...
the only thing i try to buy organic is milk as it tastes different and imo better also i heard it contains good stuff that you don't find in regular milk.
also i find that organic beetroot tastes better so i always get that.
i read though that food can be classed as organic even if it contains a small percentage of gm. which is just so wrong!

Answer 6

I can't afford Organic food because it to expensive but I go for normal.

Answer 7

I like the concept of organic, but it's just too pricey. And I've heard some foods just don't justify it- but some do, like berries and peaches. If the price comes down, I'd surely reconcider, especially with milk and meat products.

Answer 8

These you should buy organic: Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach, and strawberries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s own lab testing reveals that even after washing, some fruits and vegetables consistently carry much higher levels of pesticide residue than others. Based on an analysis of more than 100,000 U.S. government pesticide test results, researchers at the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a research and advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., have developed the “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables, above, that they say you should always buy organic if possible because their conventionally grown counterparts tend to be laden with pesticides. Among fruits, nectarines had the highest percentage testing positive for pesticide residue. Peaches and red raspberries had the most pesticides (nine) on a single sample. Among vegetables, celery and spinach most often carried pesticides, with spinach having the highest number (10) on a single sample.

Answer 9

to me, normal food would or should be organic.

Anything non-organic wouldn't be considered normal, and should not be consumed, because it is not food, it is something else, disguised as food...

Answer 10

Normal. Don't understand why people call it organic when the next door firm uses chemical in their farm which passes to the organic farm by rain or stroms.