The claims made for organic food are undoubtedly tempting. Who doesn’t want to choose food that is good for the environment, and that might taste better and be healthier? There are still advantages and disadvantages of eating organic all the time. Eating organic is a choice for many, is it yours?
Eating Organic Is A Choice
The environmental benefits of organic farming are tremendous and are probably, in fact, its most significant selling point. Some of us would prefer to be responsible shoppers by buying organic food that doesn’t involve poisoning rivers, lakes, the soil, air, and the oceans.
Moreover, by buying locally produced organic food, you are supporting local farmers, reducing carbon emissions, and creating a sense of community. It is a lot more satisfying to buy your vegetables from somebody you come to know and not from a faceless supermarket.
Advantage of Eating Organic
You have the possibility of organic being healthier. This especially applies to fresh produce. The pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers used in conventional farming are not great additions to meals. You could wash them off, although probably not all traces. With organic food, all you have to worry about is rinsing off the soil. It won’t hurt you even if you don’t wash it off, although that gritty texture is not something many people appreciate in their salads.
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Organic fans will also always tell you that organic food is much tastier than conventional. It’s sometimes actually true, but not necessarily. Organic eggs sometimes taste better because the hens eat a more varied diet. Bright yellow yolks appear in free-range eggs because the hens are supplementing their rations of grain with tasty snacks of insects, slugs, seeds, and spiders.
Organic fruit and vegetables are tastier, partly because of the kinds of fruits and vegetables chosen. One of the main selling points of organic produce is indeed the taste. Varieties that are high in flavor are often selected over the long-lasting bland types favored by conventional producers.
The Disadvantage of Eating Organic
There are naturally some disadvantages too. If you plan to eat organic food and nothing else, your choices are limited. While some foods are rarely grown organically, others may only be available from specialized shops. Meaning, you might have to make two trips to the grocery store if the grocery chain does not supply many organic options.
If you are planning to be extra green and only buy mainly local produce, then you will be dependent on eating fruits and vegetables in season. You’ll have to use your imagination when cooking by using what is available, and not only going with your favorites every time.
Organically grown foods also cost more. While many people consider it worth it, others prefer not to spend more on their groceries than they have to. You might not need to stick to a tight budget, but most people need that extra cash.
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Foods that are not good for the environment needs a thorough washing before you eat it or feed it to pets. There is plenty of choices available and costs less. You need to decide what foods you want to buy organic and what foods you don’t. You can always go by the Dirty Dozen example.
Perhaps it is best to have the best of both worlds by not restricting yourself; therefore, eating organic is a choice. Is it yours?
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I would like to buy organic but the price is the one holding me back. I buy them when they are in sale at grocery store.
I have some friends who eat only organic. We have a tight budget, so it makes it a huge challenge.
We frequent farmers markets when we can but to honest the price of organic really is cost-prohibitive when it comes to grocery store shopping trips. We’d probably prioritize organic if cost wasn’t an issue for us.
We like to choose organic as much as possible! It doesn’t mean it’s our only choice, but when given the choice, we choose organic. 🙂
We do as much organic as possible. It’s hard in the winter when we can’t grow our own and have to buy. It gets super expensive.
I try to buy organic when possible, and I try to avoid the dirty dozen. Organic fruits and veggies can be so expensive! It’s nice to be educated and make informed decisions.
I try to buy organic as much as I can, but usually I just buy organic vegetables because it can really be expensive.
I have to buy organic when possible because my granddaughter has ADHD and they recommend it. I wish that it was more affordable but I would still buy it regardless. I’ve even been buying it in all of the foods I buy, when it’s available.
Given a choice, I would always choose organic over produce and meat that are infested with chemicals. I’m not sure though how different they are in terms of taste.
I try to buy organic. But sometimes it comes down to what I need. I live in an area of small towns… it’s not always easy to buy organic.
I love organic but it’s so expensive! I hope one day it will just become the right thing to do, to not spray things we eat with toxic chemicals.
I some times eat organic fruit and veggies and sometimes don’t. It really depends on how much it costs. I have a strict budget I have to stick to. I do like organic stuff when I can have it.
Some things I buy organic, some not. In the future I may make a bigger switch, but for now I am content growing my own organic veggies in the summer months.
I prefer to eat organic. My family feels better when we eat organic. It’s a choice and it’s a good choice!
When it comes to fruit, veggies and dairy, I prefer buying organic. For other items I evaluate prices and make a wise decision based on that.
Like many things, switching over to organic can be a Catch-22. Organic costs more, but the only way to bring prices down is for people to buy more of it.
I always buy organic when I see it in my market. It is a shame that it is more expensive but the peace of mind and global advantages make sense.
I do my best to eat organic whenever possible. I try to do it all the time, but sometimes I just can’t. I’m still focused on getting there, though.
We eat what we grow and put up over the year. We eat with the seasons. Yes we eat organic