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Is organic food better?
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Hello! So my baby is 6 months and we are starting to introduce solids. Everywhere I read about what food to give him says to choose organic if possible because it has less pesticides. So we did but my husband wasn't very convinced without first doing some research and found this podcast that says that organic food is actually worse for us and the environment.
The podcast is skeptoid, episode 19 - organic food myths.
Does anyone have information on this? Do you buy organic or just regular food?
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Before I begin my response, full disclosure I work in food & ag industry.
Organic producers can use pesticides but the list is much shorter and emphasis is on strategic prevention before resorting to them. It means less exposure for your family, but also the environment and workers on farm. That’s another reason I try to buy organic when I can, impact beyond my household, though organic is not the only agriculture practices that positively impact agriculture, planet etc.
It’s not perfect system. Humans are involved. I’ve seen good and bad. But it’s in many ways most transparent agriculture program out there. It’s rigorous standard and takes real effort (and dollars) to get certified and maintain that cert.
We buy mostly organic produce, only organic milk, and I look for local meat/eggs and that they are pasture-raised or regenerative agriculture. I am lucky to know some of producers who I purchase from.
Do what’s best for your family and your budget. There are benefits but you have to compare them to your values and priorities like anything else. You’re a good parent either way.
Organic Center and Organic Trade Association both have some good Organic 101 type resources.
Organic vs not organic benefits
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Hi! I am an organic meat and veggie/fruit eater and was just wondering if it’s truly better and in what ways. I eat organic because I was taught to eat organic but realized I never actually knew why except for less pesticides! Is that alone enough of a reason to eat organic?
Questioning this all of the sudden due to this current situation in organic strawberries, just didn’t know if there was any tie to the organic specific part. :) thanks in advance for your opinions!
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I would tell you the only way you can believe something is organic is if you grow it or someone you trust does. I personally know people who sell hog meat at farmers markets. They say it's organic and it isn't. They think it's funny to do that. Unless you can go see the animal or the plant for yourself, I wouldn't pay extra for any of those buzz words.
IsItBullshit: Are organic foods actually better for you?
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Is there anything I should definitely buy organic or definitely not buy organic?
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Here's the thing: there isn't enough data available yet to determine if there is any large-scale significant difference in nutrition in organics compared to foods produced in a conventional/industrial manner - like how we can say positively that not smoking tobacco is better for you than smoking tobacco.
In order to get answers, we need longitudinal studies and large samples, as in 5,10,20 years and hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands of people with all sorts of backgrounds and age ranges.
The short answer today is nutritionally, no - although there are exceptions as we learn more about eating organically - including dairy goods, carrots, broccoli, blueberries and apples.
But it will be another decade or three before we have enough evidence and data to really determine a difference.
One of the biggest reasons to eat organically then is the belief in the practice of organic or sustainable farming. In order to label crops or livestock organic, a farmer must follow strict rules and restrictions while tending to and harvesting their goods. This has an impact on their water, energy and carbon use, with the intent of reducing their impact on global warming.
However, many industrial farmers already utilize some of thr same methods that organic farmers do. You could call them hybrid farmers. These farmers meld methods to maximize crop yields while reducing their impact.
Does it really matter if I'm buying organic?
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It seems like organic was all people were talking about a few years ago, but now that I'm learning more about how foods become 'organic certified', I'm not sure I really believe it's that much better for you. My mom is a total almond mom, and she taught me to just read the ingredient lists. What do you guys think?
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Which organic foods are ‘worth it’?
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I personally don’t buy into ‘organic’ foods. I think that if you eat healthy you’ll be healthy.
Having said that, I’m wondering if there are some organic foods that are ‘worth it’ in that make a difference what you’re consuming health wise.
This is a matter of opinion but I prefer hormone free milk. I think there’s a fair amount of evidence that it does affect people and I don’t like that. It’s by no means conclusive but that’s what I believe.
Any other organic foods that people feel gung ho about when it comes to their health?
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I can't afford all organic foods. What to prioritize?
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My daughter is one year old, and it feels like everywhere I turn, there's some toxic or suspected toxic chemical in something she uses, wears, or eats.
Thinking about food, I know I can't afford (or necessarily want) to purchase and only feed her organic foods. I just can't research "big juicy natural tomatoes" for everything we eat. We eat out a decent amount, and I do Dinnerly boxes for meals a few times a week.
But the rest of the time - what should I prioritize? Should I focus on organic milk whence possible vs. Non-organic? Organic meats - is organic chicken more important than beef, or vice versa? Are there some meats that I can be less concerned about? What about fruits and veggies? Which ones should definitely be organic, and which ones are of less concern?
Are there other "labels" like non-gmo, farm-raised, etc, that you can provide some quality science- backed education on?
Thanks!
ETA: Lots of information here so far about produce - thank you and I'll be reading through everything!
Anyone have info on milk, meat, eggs - especially in regards to hormones?
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is it worth it to buy organic food
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Is it worth it to buy organic food? I've seen those studies where people who ate non-organic fruits & vegetables had high levels of pesticides in their bodies, but the organic price tag is just so high
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Organic can actually still use pesticides btw. I buy organic carrots but that’s the only produce I notice a difference.
Why do you choose organic produce?
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Is there a taste difference aside of health benefits?
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The only time I do is when the nonorganic option is sold out or looks too bad to buy. :)