It is well known that eating a diet high in organically grown fruits and vegetables can improve your overall health and prevent many illnesses. Whole organic foods eaten daily often contribute to healthy skin, gut health, improved stamina and a strong immune system. However, many people complain that eating an organic diet is unrealistic and expensive. The reality is organic foods are readily and easily available if you know how to shop for them and what to buy.
Shop Locally for Seasonal Produce
Almost all communities have a local farmers market these days. Farmers markets often have organically grown produce that is grown on family farms. Their prices are usually lower than fruits and vegetables you find at large grocery stores and are usually grown using farming practices that are generations old. Food grown at local family farms rarely has large amounts of pesticides. Shopping at farmers markets also allows you to talk to the farmers. You can find out from them what fruits and vegetables are coming into season and they may even offer you suggestions on tasty ways to prepare their produce.
Impact of Processed Foods
What many consumers do not realize is that eating highly processed foods can contribute to many health problems, such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular problems. In fact, recent research suggests that the increase in gluten intolerance and food allergies may be due to the large amounts of genetically altered wheat products that are pervasive in the American diet today.
Foods grown on large scale conglomerate agricultural farms often contain high amounts of pesticides and hormones which remain in the food after it is harvested. Those same chemicals remain in the ground, going into other crops that are grown in the soil. Today, hormones found in processed foods have been found to have a dramatic impact on humans, including alterations in reproductive development in children.
Highly processed foods have been found to have an impact on many aspects of health and the development of many illnesses. These foods have been linked to the development of gluten allergies, cancer, fibromyalgia, immune system illnesses, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cardiovascular problems and many more. The best way to avoid these problems is to eat a well-balanced diet high in whole organic vegetables and fruits. By doing so, you will increase your energy and stamina and give your immune system a boost.
– The Alternative Daily
