Going Organic

Hello!

Long time no post! I was having some technical difficulties but they're all cleared up now. And I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.

Today we're going to talk a little bit about organics with Dr. Oz. With all of the information out there its hard to know whether its better to eat organic, local or both and, lets be honest, it also comes down to the cost. Because of the sustainable farming methods and lack of commercial pesticides, herbicides and the cost of being certified 'organic' these foods can cost significantly more than their non-organic counterparts. So to help you out the slide show below is a list of foods and whether or not they are worth spending the extra money on the organic version.

http://www.doctoroz.com/slideshow/organic-grocery-list



Other things to keep in mind when shopping for organic vs non-organic are;

1. How often do I eat this food? If you eat it frequently organic is better
2. Will I be eating the skin? If the answer is yes then it would be better if you bought organic because
     it will be very hard to get rid of all of the pesticides just by washing
3. Where is this food coming from and who has certified it as organic? Make sure its more than just a
     label
4. Can I afford to buy organic? If I can't can I afford to buy local which is often not sprayed with
    pesticides but hasn't gone through the process of being certified.

I hope this helps you with you food choices at the supermarket or the farmers market.

Stay Healthy!
Andrea :)