Kate says she focuses on nutrition – healthy and “organic.” I am a registered diettiatn so let’s explore this concept. “Organic” refers to the way farmers grow and processess agricultural products. The label “Organic” offers no guarantee of eating well. “Organic” is not a magic cure all. When buying “organic” are you paying extra for little benefit?
Facts;
1. Researchers conclude that organically and conventionally produced food stuffs are comparable in nutrient content.,
2. Most pesticide or chemical residues on most non organic products do not exceed government safety threshholds. Some products, peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, strawberries, spinach, and potatoes may be at higher levels, but are within safety standards.
3. Organic foods cost more.
4. Organic foods spoil faster.
5. Not eating fruits and vegetables is more toxic nutritionally than eating non organic fruits and vegetables, as a diet higher in fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of cancer and heart disaease. These studies were done using conventional nonorganic fruits and vegetables.
6. Just because a product says it is “organic” or contains “organic” ingredients does not mean it is a healthier alternative. “Organic” products may be high in sugar, salt, fat, or calories. What is the point of organic potato chips? Junk food is junk food, organic or not.
7. A few suggestions for food safety and nutrition:
-Select a variety of foods from a variety of sources to reduce exposure to a single pesticide and to improve your nutritient intake.
-Wash and scrub all fruits and vegetables -”organic” and non organic.
-Peel fruits and vegetables to reduce pesticides and chemicals, although this causes the loss of some fiber and nutrients.
-Buy fruits and vegetables in season.
-Limit the consumption of processed foods, sweets, sugars, fats, carbohydrates, and sweetened beverages to improve nutrition.
-When possible cook at home and avoid fast foods and processed foods when eating out.

One more comment “food trading” is not necessarily a desirable habit. This fosters the transmission of bacteria and viruses.

Thank you for reading this.

Ohh Kate we all know you have a cook

I don’t think she’s doing anything most moms aren’t doing. Most of us try to feed our families healthy food that they like and don’t play short-order cook. And as for “always” eating organic, what about those big boxes of Quaker instant oatmeal they used to buy at Sam’s and go through two a week. Not knocking the oatmeal, my kid eats it, too. How about “have tried to eat organic in recent years”. And, yes, what about the Juicy Juice?