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Staying healthy and organic

December 8, 2011 By

Maybe you’ve already considered going organic in the past but have put it off for whatever reason, or maybe this is the first time that going organic has ever occurred to you.

Either way, first and foremost, you need to stop thinking about it and start doing it, because organic food tastes great! Organic certification means that all organic produce meets strict regulations, and this is really good for your health. Previously in the food chain, there were many approved pesticides which we now know are linked to certain diseases and cancers. Organic agriculture prevents any of these pesticides making their way through the air, earth and water.

Organic farms are great for the environment; they are better than conventional farms because they help to sustain a diverse ecosystem, i.e. the population of plants and animals. Knowing that your food is healthier for you and also better for the environment should be a good enough reason for you to turn organic!

Not only does your food taste much better when you turn organic, but it represents an excellent way to stay healthy. There are many other ways to stay healthy with a normal diet, such as having wholemeal bread and granary bread instead of white bread, while also going for low fat products instead of full fat (this could be yogurt, mayonnaise or milk). Eating more fruit and vegetables, getting you your 5 a day, and drinking at least eight glasses of water while reducing your meal portions all help in maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

Finally, a number of research papers have shown that organic food contains more minerals and vitamins than that of synthetically produced food. So, if you are wondering how to lose weight or how to live a healthier lifestyle, do not hesitate to try organic food as a source to help you achieve your ambition!

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How to go organic

November 23, 2011 By

If you are considering ‘going organic’ then the first area you might consider changing is your diet. Understandably, it might seem a little bit daunting at first. Will it mean spending lots of money on strange, new ingredients? Will you have to shop in special shops? Will you be able to enjoy your favourite foods?

Well, the good news is that eating organic has never been easier. There is simply so much choice and variety out there these days that eating an organic diet has never been easier. And of course, you don’t need to overhaul your whole diet all at once; you can start by making small changes to some of the foods you enjoy and seeing what you think.

Many people like the taste of organic food more than non-organic food, as they can enjoy it safe in the knowledge that it has not been produced using certain pesticides and that it has been produced in a way that is kinder to the natural environment.

When I first considered a more organic way of life, I experimented with simple foods like wholemeal bread and cereals, and found that the organic versions were rather wonderful. You will also notice that organic fruit and vegetables look much more natural in their appearance; they are not uniform in their shape or colour, because they have not been genetically modified.

I find this way of eating much more satisfying. And of course, you can always have a go at growing your own fruit and veg, making your own bread, or any other food you feel like trying your hand at. That way you can truly be sure no genetic modification has been involved.

There’s a lot more to organic living than diet, but it’s a great place to start and I bet once you begin making small changes you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner!

 

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Why buy organic?

November 8, 2011 By

As well as being passionate about great quality free range pork, regular readers will know that I have a keen interest in organic foods in general.

Although sometimes more expensive, I believe that buying organic is the only way to feel at ease that you are buying the best food for your family. Unless of course you can go that one step further and grow it yourself!

Foods can be classed as organic when they have been produced without the use of pesticides, genetically modified (commonly termed as ‘GM’) organisms, chemical food additives, industrial solvents or irradiation techniques.

Of course, it was once the case that all food was, by its very nature, organic. It was in the last century that a large amount of new and artificial chemicals were introduced into our food supply. This led to the rise of the organic farming movement in the 1940s, which looked to provide food products in their most natural states, as was previously the case.

As well as, in my opinion, tasting fresher and more delicious, organic food benefits the environment, as organic farms produce less waste than non-organic farms and use up less energy. They also benefit from not releasing man-made pesticides that can harm wildlife into our environment and from being able to support varied ecosystems of plants and animals.

Lots of your favourite foods can be sourced organically these days. Rather than suddenly going fully organic however, you can introduce yourself and your family to an organic way of eating bit by bit. You could start by preparing healthy sandwiches using cheese or free range ham and a salad of organic vegetables, with your favourite bread.

Not only will you be doing your bit for your health and general feelings of wellbeing; by choosing some organic and free range products you can feel good that you’re doing your bit for the environment too!

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