Eating Organic-How Much of a Difference Does it Really Make?

Many of my diet and fitness clients ask my opinion on eating organic foods.  Does it really make a difference in your health?  It really depends on how much of a certain food you eat.  At home, my wife drinks a lot of milk, every morning in fact with her ceral.  So, we buy organic milk.  When it comes to apples, pears and bananas, those are foods that we do not eat as frequently, so we buy regular.

It can’t be denied that eliminating toxins from your diet, such as those found in pesticides and hormones used in much of the food we eat, is a healthy idea.  However, like my mother always said, it’s all about moderation.

If you are someone who consumes a great deal of a certain food or drink, like my wife with milk, I definitely recommend switching to the organic alternative.  If you are pregnant or nursing, organic options are a great alternative for obvious reasons.  Don’t go crazy with buying up the organic super market.  For items you eat and drink sparingly, it’s ok to purchase regular fruits and veggies from your supermarket and wash them thoroughly.  Remember, you don’t necessarily have to go to an oganic marktet to purchase these items.  Most chains like Wegmans, Shoprite and Foodtown now offer organic sections which offer the same great selections as the organic markets but for better prices.