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Pediatrician Alan Greene decided to eat only organic food for 3 years (the same amount of time it takes to have a breeding animal certified organic by the Department of Agriculture). It's been 3 years and he's still going, but the experiment, which has become his lifestyle, has been a lot harder than he anticipated.
He explains in a New York Times article that going 100% organic is definitely not for everyone, but his anecdotal evidence suggests that it has improved his health. The two major hurdles of the diet are convenience and cost: some days it can be impossible to find organic food, and organic food can cost twice as much as normal supermarket products.
SmartMoney.com recently examined the costs of a convential Thanksgiving dinner versus an all organic one and found that for a family of 8, an organic Thanksgiving would cost, about 75% more, at a total of $295.36.
Do you think organic food really helps you stay healthy? Do you try to eat organic when you can? Let us know in the comments!
I do try to eat organic, while it is more expensive and less convenient, choosing organic is not only a smarter option for my family, but better for the environment. Organic carrots, celery and beans can be found for very reasonable prices, and I try to make a completely organic soup at least once a week. (Organic black bean and cilantro soup is simmering on the stove right now.) Organic soy milk, tortilla chips and occasionally granola can be found at Aldi. We buy organic milk every other gallon, and free range eggs.
Organic is worth the extra effort, take the time and do something better for the planet and better for you : )