Benefits of Going Organic
You may have heard the advice that you should eat more organic food, but why? It isn’t just about using less pesticides, though that is high on the list. Here are some different reasons why using organic food as much as possible can be good for you and your family.
Less Pesticides in Your Food
Of course, the first reason you want to choose as much organic food as possible is because it won’t use any pesticides or other toxins that are not necessary. When you buy food that is organic, it is first grown without any fertilizers or insecticides. This is also why organic produce tends to go bad faster than regular produce; but that’s a good thing! With processed or pre-packaged foods, organic options will have less additives and preservatives that really don’t need to be there.
You Are More Encouraged to Eat Your Produce
Because fresh produce tends to go bad quickly, buying organic and spending more on the high-quality stuff will further encourage you to use it before it goes bad. This is going to give you multiple benefits. First, you will eat healthier because you want to use up all that produce that was likely more expensive. Plus, you end up saving money because you eat more of your produce instead of just letting it go to waste and basically throwing your money in garbage.
Animals Are Treated More Humanely
Organic products that come from animal sources, like milk, eggs, cheese, beef, and pork will also mean the animals were treated more humanely. The cows and chickens are fed hormones, the animals are typically grass and pasture-fed and the chickens also have more room to roam. This is wonderful for the environment, and buying organic eggs and meat also means it is more likely to come from small, neighborhood farms, letting you know you are supporting your local communities.
Less Ingredients
With organic pre-packaged and processed foods, you aren’t going to have as many additives. This means far less artificial colors and flavors, and more ingredients you recognize. Flip to the back of an organic can of soup and you will notice ingredients like broth, vegetables, broiled chicken, herbs, ands pieces A regular can of soup has a lot of ingredients you probably can’t even pronounce, plus a lot of added salt and preservatives to keep it fresher longer.