Why eat organic?
Chemical-free, naturally grown foods are healthier for you. They contain:
- NO additives
- NO synthetic chemicals either in the soil or sprayed on the plant
- NO preservatives
- NO toxic chemicals such as organophosphates, DDT and PCB's that have been implicated in weight gain in humans as well as food animals such as cattle, sheep and pigs
- NO heavy metal residues (such as aluminum, cadmium, lead and mercury)
- NO antibiotics that can cause allergic reactions or intolerance
- NO hormones that can play havoc with our own immune and metabolic systems
- and organic foods are not allowed to be genetically modified
Organically grown foods also contain:
- Higher percentage of nutrients (allowing you to need to eat less overall)
- Higher percentage of natural vitamins such as C, beta carotene and B
- Higher percentage of minerals in their natural, easily-assimilated form (such as chromium, selenium, calcium, boron, lithium, and magnesium) needed for optimal health
But here is one of the biggest reasons of all:
- They taste so great!
Top foods to buy organic:
- Strawberries
- Bell peppers
- Spinach
- Leafy greens
- Peaches
- Apples
- Green beans
- Potatoes
- Eggs
- Meats

