Organic Food
By gstitzer
@gstitzer (103)
United States
May 2, 2011 8:41am CST
I had some health issues mostly reguarding my stomache and decided to switch to a mainly organic diet. Yes it's a little more expensive but it seems to be making a big difference. I actually feel better when I eat organic. So I'm wondering if anyone else has had an experience with organic food? Has it improved your general health and wellbeing? Please let me know
3 responses
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
31 May 11
Well done on making better, healthier, more noble choices with your purchasing dollar.
The US at the moment also has a lot of genetically modified produce getting around there at the moment. Their agricultural bodies are also very, very slow at de-listing or banning known harmful pesticides, herbicides, etc present upon the surfaces of conventionally grown fresh produce. These are known carcinogens & cause a whole range of symptoms that is difficult for the medical profession to detect & diagnose correctly. Many pesticides have become associated with acute health problems such as abdominal pain, dizziness, headaches, nausea, vomiting, as well as skin and eye problems, respiratory problems, memory disorders, dermatologic conditions, depression, neurologic deficits, miscarriages, and birth defects.
Well done on successfully self-diagnosing!
I've grown up on fresh organic produce, so cannot really comment on before & after effects. Do you also find that organic produce tastes much, much better?
@hypocrite_hater (72)
• Canada
2 May 11
The only reason I eat organically grown products is because I want to help the environment. With regards to Health however, I do not believe that there is a difference. Plants break down and process natural and commercial fertilizers the same way. An organically grown spinach is just as healthy as another fed with commercial fertilizers. You may have just experienced a placebo effect. However If it makes you feel good then I suggest you continue your organic diet.