Organ ICS

There are many websites to explain what organic food standards are but, sadly, very little research to suggest it is healthier. I suspect there are multiple studies in progress since this is a growing question.

Pesticides are supposedly decreased in organic food. Someone once explained that organic food put up their own fight and therefore were stronger or more nutrient rich. Web MD said that the plant's protective act could actually make harmful substances.

Organic is a little more environment friendly. For farm animals, organic is much more natural and friendlier to the animals but I guess in that case the animals have more freedom to eat something that could be poisonous to us when we eat them. 

Check out this article for more on organics.

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/organic-food-better?page=4

It's a hard question to answer, whether organic is better. I usually like the fresher taste because it brings back memories of my dad's garden. 

 

Buy what you can afford organic and what you can't just make sure and scrub.

Web MD included the dirtiest (foods with most pesticide residue) produce:

Spinach

Apples

Pear

Blackberries

Raspberries

Green peas

Green beans

Green onions

Peaches

Summer and winter squash

Strawberries

Really wash these or just focus your organic buys on these foods.

If you are not exercising currently

Focus on daily eating 

2 fruits

3 vegetables

3 servings protien ( meat, tofu, nuts, beans, seitan)

3 servings whole grains ( bread, brown rice, quinoa, freekeh)

A probiotic (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, miso)

2 servings olive oil

If you do exercise most days, you may need to add about a serving of each.

Moderation is key. Yes, it would be easier if we had food set in front of us and knew this would do exactly what we need it to, but that's hard with all the options, food allergies, comfort foods, and sweets.

Keep with shopping the perimeter of the grocery store and starting with the natural food. Buying foods that have only one ingredient is best because you know exactly what you are eating.

Canned foods are loaded with either salt or sugar. You can rinse these and decrease some of the added preservatives or sweeteners.

Frozen produce is nearly as healthy as fresh produce but prepared frozen dinners usually come with added sodium.

Be aware. Know what you are putting in your body. 

Spices are a metabolism booster and a satiety booster, so learning to use them is beneficial.

This made my jaw drop. The person behind me in line needed some of this advice. Almost all of that food is brown/white. There is a lot of sodium and very little nutrients. Those foods won't make you full and therefore you will eat more. Sweet and salty foods make your body want more so it's harder to stop when you have had enough.

Keep those plates colorful. Those antioxidants help your body fight.

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