I eat alot of Conventionally grown fruit and vegetables and processed foods. Most of the organic foods that I find are too expensive for my budget. I do see the need for change, so I will keep trying to find organic and healty foods that I can afford.


Here are some interesting facts :


**Organically grown fruit and vegetables are not covered in a cocktail of chemicals – even after washing, a conventionally grown apple may have 20 chemicals on its skin.

**Conventionally grown fruit and vegetables contain more water and less vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants than organically grown produce.

**Even processed organic food is better for you as manufacturers are banned from using many of the most harmful additives such as hydrogenated fat, MSG and artificial flavourings and colourings.

Taste

Organic food simply tastes so much better than “normal” food. Carrots that actually taste of carrots, apples that go zing in your mouth and really chickeny chicken.

GM foods

You can be safe knowing that you won’t be eating genetically modified (GM) food. Intensively farmed animals are often fed on GM soya and much of the world’s production of cotton and rice are now GM. You can register your protest by buying organic produce.


Source: http://www.naturalnursery.co.uk

I try to stay away from highly processed foods. When I am looking for convenience, I choose packaged foods with little or no additives. Most packaged products are loaded with things your body doesn't need.

Since my cancer scare, I have found prevention is the key. My diet consists of organic, antioxidant fruits and veggies, organic (Horizon) milk, and all naturally raised meat. I drink green tea, black tea, fruit juice and water.

I must sound like a fanatic, but I have to tell you since my diet change(ten years ago), I have not been ill.

Excellent! Encouraging words.

I read a book called "you are what you eat" and it was inspired by the author's friend making a full recovery from cancer despite being given 3 weeks to live.

There's a lot to be said about eating properly. Do you think price is really a problem? You might find it's more a matter of priority. A lot of people say they can't afford it but they'll be happy to spend £50 down the pub on a Friday night, or buy several DVDs and CDs a month. It's up to you, but there really shouldn't be anything more important than your health.

I recently had a facial skin rash and I cured it with steamed organic carrots. I ate them for a week, and voila, the rash is gone.

Excellent! Encouraging words.

I read a book called "you are what you eat" and it was inspired by the author's friend making a full recovery from cancer despite being given 3 weeks to live.

There's a lot to be said about eating properly. Do you think price is really a problem? You might find it's more a matter of priority. A lot of people say they can't afford it but they'll be happy to spend £50 down the pub on a Friday night, or buy several DVDs and CDs a month. It's up to you, but there really shouldn't be anything more important than your health.

Yes! Price is definitely an issue. Some organic foods are almost double the price of regular foods.

Yes! Price is definitely an issue. Some organic foods are almost double the price of regular foods.
Woah! Well I guess its a case of weighing it up. I know some organic things are actually cheaper - like garlic and chillis. And it does depend a lot if something is in season, and if it was grown in the country you're in.

You just gotta ask yourself - how important is it to you?

Actually, in practice we "mix it all up."

My wife eats a lot of organic food --mainly veggies -- it definitely helps with some health difficulties.

We love the organic milk by the way!

Lee

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