Many people complain that organic foods are more costly than conventional. In many cases, organic foods are priced higher. However, people aren't weighing the costs of eating healthy against the costs of eating poorly. Americans spend millions of dollars each week on "coffee house foods"-fatty latt?s and sugary frappucinos, not to mention the white-floured, trans fatty pastries that go along with them. If you were to keep a strict accounting of all the money you spent on soda, pizza, potato chips, pastries, etc., then the question is not so much how much things cost, but where the money is being spent.
And the costs don't just stop there. The health hazards of the fungicide, pesticide, herbicide and chemical residuals found on conventional foods have been well documented. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers 60% of herbicides, 90% of fungicides and 30% of insecticides to be carcinogenic. Such substances also compromise our immunologic defenses and are disruptive to our endocrine systems.
But not only are conventional foods more harmful because of chemical contaminants, they are also less nutritious. Organic produce has consistently shown significantly higher levels of nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Can you really put a price on the safety of the foods you and your family eats?
There are ways to eat well, without taking a huge bite out of your wallet:
1.) Join an organic co-op;
2.) Go to local farms to pick and purchase fresh, regionally-grown produce;
3.) Check out stores like Trader Joes, discount grocery stores that have begun to offer a greater selection of organic products;
4.) Scan the coupon sections in the paper . . . more and more grocery coupons are applying to organic products now;
5.) Make two lists-one list of "non-negotiables"-products you won't compromise on, and a second list of items that are of lesser priority. For example: organic bananas aren't as critical as organic strawberries, as berries are heavily sprayed and not protected by a thick skin.
6.) Processed foods often come in a box or can, are intended for single meals, and do not preserve well as leftovers. Organic, whole foods on the other hand lend themselves more readily to stews, soups, and casseroles, which means more leftovers. The investment of time in preparing these meals is more than made up for in their multiple uses throughout the week. Incredible savings can be found in cooking this way.
7.) And finally, the more people demand and purchase organic foods, the more the prices will drop!
Super Health Nutrition Tip: Put these low-calorie, nutrient-dense Superfoods at the top of your grocery list:
? Grain grasses (like wheat grass)
? Sea vegetables (like kelp)
? Dark green vegetables (like spinach and broccoli)
? Bright-colored vegetables (like bell peppers)
? Berries (blueberries)
? Eggs from free-range hens
? Grass-fed/grain-free/organic beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, bison, etc.
? Rice and yellow pea protein
? Goat milk protein
? Non-denatured why protein
? Stabilized brown rice bran
? Sprouted legumes and grains such as kasha (buckwheat)
? Fresh-squeezed combinations of vegetable juice
? Sprouts (alfalfa or mung bean, for example)
For more Information, go to http://www.superhealth7.com
K.C. Craichy is Founder and President of Living Fuel http://www.livingfuel.com. He is a health consultant and sought-after speaker on the topic of Optimal Health. Since 1981 he has owned and operated multiple companies in a variety of industries. After his first venture into the health club industry in the mid 1980s, Craichy went on to become a Founder, CEO, Investor, and Consultant for conventional and alternative healthcare companies. Through his healthcare endeavors, Craichy has worked with many of the top medical and nutritional practitioners and researchers in the United States.
tidy up service Glenview ..Creating Your Target is easy.What I use to help create... Read More
When it comes to planning a healthy diet, fat is... Read More
On average 30% of foods in our daily diet are... Read More
The word cholesterol has become synonymous with poor health. Indeed,... Read More
After WLS we must concentrate on eating nutrient rich food.... Read More
Several years ago, Marilyn M. couldn't even spell fibromyalgia.Now she... Read More
Millions of people around the UK consume dairy products on... Read More
Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing my 6-month old... Read More
When was the last time you consumed soda? Most likely,... Read More
Your Non-Conscious Mind is 98% of your full power. Over... Read More
Water is the single most important element for human existence,... Read More
Come on, guys and gals. Those Trix are for kids.And... Read More
Beverages - and not just alcohol - are a significant... Read More
"The physician who knows only medicine, knows not even medicine."... Read More
Recently yet another super-heavyweight Iron Immortal died from a heart... Read More
With so many people concerned about natural and organic foods... Read More
Obesity is epidemic in this country for both children and... Read More
Ionized minerals, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals . . . What... Read More
One way to combat the boredom many people complain accompanies... Read More
Last year I had a number of clients who started... Read More
The reason I remember the first time I was served... Read More
So, what is new about this that you already don't... Read More
The Omega Zone Diet and specialists' opinion"Omega RX Zone -... Read More
The cry of "I have no willpower!" often emerges from... Read More
The key to good hydration is drinking a lot of... Read More
maid service near Winnetka ..Fats (triacylglycerols) ...Some basic terminology ...fat or fatty acid ...In... Read More
Do you notice your child putting off going to the... Read More
Looking for an easy and natural way increase your vitality... Read More
What is your brain made ofOver 50% of your brain... Read More
Nutrition is extremely important for any young person, especially an... Read More
Dieting is a pain. I think basically everyone would agree... Read More
Today's tip is on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).Hypoglycemia affects both... Read More
Do you know anyone who can't consume milk or milk-based... Read More
This is usually the forgotten element of most mass programs.... Read More
Spring in New York City is a really magical time.... Read More
How did we cure ourselves of many aches pains and... Read More
After WLS we must concentrate on eating nutrient rich food.... Read More
THE RISKThe primary symptom of acid reflux is obvious to... Read More
With summer comes more sun and with more sun comes... Read More
Being vegetarian is one of the greatest things in the... Read More
What if there was a combination of foods that were... Read More
Americans are literally running out of time. Achieving a work-life... Read More
Coq10 is also known as Coenzyme Q10.This co q10 is... Read More
When I hear the word fat I usually think of... Read More
Cholesterol. What images come to mind when you see this... Read More
Summer brings a lot of fantastic things with it, but... Read More
What if you could actually slow your rate of aging,... Read More
There are numerous diets out there that guarantee that they... Read More
Cranberry juice was first made by American settlers in 1683.... Read More
Essential Fatty Acids are oils, omega-3 and omega-6, that you... Read More
Nutrition |