The Benefits of Organic Eating

Lately, there has been a lot of chatter about organic verse non-organic lifestyles. Many people have heard that organic living is better, but they aren’t aware of exactly how much better. So why choose organic? Many recent studies have shown that the benefits of eating organic greatly exceed industrial agriculture. It benefits many different groups including consumers, farmers, animals and the environment.

            It is important that we are aware of what harmful things we are putting into our bodies. Organic farmers grow all of their produce naturally rather than using pesticides or chemical fertilizers that can harm the body. According to the Organic Consumers Association, on average, organic food is 25 percent more nutritious in terms of vitamins and minerals than products derived from industrial agriculture. Organic food also contains many more minerals that become depleted in foods that are grown with pesticides and chemicals.

            One important phrase when dealing with organic food is GMO – genetically modified organism. Food and animals that are grown organic are not genetically modified products; they are raised naturally. Also according to the Organic Consumers Association, eating organic has the potential to lower the incidence of autism, learning disorders, diabetes, cancer, coronary heart disease, allergies, osteoporosis, migraines, dementia, and hyperactivity.

            Many people shy away from organic eating because they see the prices of organic products at grocery stores compared to regular products. Consumers need to realize that the health benefits of organic foods are worth the slight price increase. It is much safer because they do not contain of all of the toxins that industrial agriculture does. Also, organic produce and agriculture can be purchased at much lower prices than industrial products at local farmers markets. By shopping at farmers markets, consumers are supporting the local economy.

            So the choice is yours. An organic lifestyle will improve overall health and add many other benefits. There are some downfalls but the overall positive effects people obtain by eating organic outweigh the negatives. It is important that people become educated on this subject because of the increasing amount of pesticides and hormones that are used in industrial agriculture.

Abby Meyers
Social Media for Public Relations