There is strong evidence supporting the fact that organic foods are healthier and more nutrient rich than non-organic food. Natural food does not have chemicals, additives or growth hormones. Natural food is simply food grown organically the way nature intended.
Why are we experiencing so much sickness today, particularly in the western world? I strongly believe it is because of the lack of knowledge when it comes to proper nutrition and not incorporating natural and organic foods into our diet.
It seems as if the system is treating us like cattle, fattening us, then leading us to the slaughter. We are a society bred for disease solely to sustain the food and pharmaceutical conglomerates. (No offense to those who work in the pharmaceutical industry Mr. M)
If drug companies invented a cure for disease, they would be out of business. Realize that your body is remarkable. It has the capability to heal itself. But upon the first sign of pain, we reach for a prescription or non-prescription drug.
This may provide temporary relief, but does not change the cause of the problem. This is why I try to eat natural food and live an organic lifestyle. I'm not perfect though and my girlfriend would be a much better example of this. As our Blog expands we hope to include raw and organic recipes for you and your family, and I plan to document my own 2 week raw vegeterian diet experiment
Let me give you another example. Food manufacturers are pressed against time and have a financial responsibility to its shareholders. They need to mass-produce large quantities of their fruits and vegetables. They do this by growing their fruits and vegetables faster and in huge quantities with the aid of chemicals. So the fruits and vegetables you buy at your local supermarket are laced with toxic chemicals. Over time these toxins can potentially make you sick.
For this reason, it is better to eat natural food that is organically grown. Are organic foods healthier than conventional ones? I think you may say yes.
In the meat industry they also need to mass produce, so they feed their livestock chemicals and growth hormones, this way the animals grow bigger and faster. Could this be the reason our children are developing at an earlier age? It is quite possible. The meat industry also uses sneaky tactics to trick consumers into thinking the meat is still fresh.
You may have read recently about carbon monoxide being put into meat to keep that fresh rosy look. You can experiment by placing meat on your kitchen counter, leave it exposed for a few days and notice it will still have that "fresh" meat look. They add the carbon monoxide in small quantities through a procedure called "modified atmosphere packaging" and it's approved by the FDA. This is not natural food and the practice is deceptive. Again are organic foods healthier than conventional ones? It would seem so.
It is important to get educated when it comes to health. Today with the internet and the information age, there is no excuse. When it comes to our health, ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance can be hazardous to your health. Have more control of your health and your diet. Learn about natural food products and how you can include them into your diet, And don't forget your pets! Eating organic is healthy for them as well and can contribute to a longer life and more energy.
-Robert-
