Eat Organic Foods to Improve Health and Help the Environment
7/21/2008
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Four months ago I found myself standing in front of the produce section of my local supermarket with somewhat of a dilemma. In one hand, I was holding a conventionally grown Macintosh apple. In the other, I had one that's been organically grown. Both apples were shiny, firm, and red. Both were free fat free, sodium free, and cholesterol free, and would provide my body with vitamins and fiber.
The conventionally grown apple cost less and with almond butter still proven to be one of my favorite snacks. But the organic apple has a label that says "USDA Organic." Does that mean it's better? In this age of disease and food-borne illness, could it be safer? More nutritious for our health and lifestyle?
As these questions came up, I was floored at how the differences between organic and conventional food has on one's health. I instantly wanted to become a wiser consumer for the next trip I had down the supermarket aisle so then I will have the most effective care for... read more
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