6. Go Organic
People often ask me: “what’s the big deal with organic?”
or
“Why does ‘organic’ matter? How are organic products any better than regular–non-organic–products?”
There are many different reasons conscious consumers choose to use organic products. For one, organic food is considered far better for you! According to National Geographic, organics are better for the human body as, “organic produce packs in more antioxidants and other healthier and more flavorful phytochemicals than conventional produce.”
Aside from the personal health benefits, organic products are also considered better for the environment. Organic farming doesn’t contribute to soil and water contamination, and uses far less energy than commercial farming practices. So this year, try to buy organic whenever you can. Great places to start are with the staples: milk, cheese, eggs, etc.
Posted on December 30th, 2007 by Olivia Zaleski
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I fully support buying organic food,, however, where does the trade off come in if the food is shipped across continents and uses tons of fossil fuel? And what about freshness and vitamin content? I think sometimes it is better to buy locally produced food, rather than organic. Organically grown and locally produced is pure heaven!
January 6th, 2008 at 6:31 am