What is Organic

Food that is grown or raised without chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers is called "organic." We've become so accustomed to getting by with foods that have been grown with fertilizers and that contain harmful toxins, that we've forgotten what it's like to feel truly "well." We don't know how good we can really feel.

But when you start eating organic foods, you realize it has much more flavor. Because most organic produce is grown locally, you support your local farmers and businesses by purchasing from them. But there are more reasons to eat organically.

We pay a lot in terms of flavor and nutrition to eat perfect-looking food. Yes, organic food might have an occasional bruise on its flesh - but so does food that's been sprayed with harmful chemicals. Organic foods, though, are generally fresher and more flavorful. Because they are grown locally, they haven't been stored or refrigerated and they will still have all their vitamins and minerals in tact.

Your body has to process everything you put into it and eliminate what it cannot digest. If your food contains toxins in the form of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, your body has to figure out a way to get rid of the toxins. When the body cannot get rid of toxins fast enough, it stores them until it has time to eliminate them. This can lead to many health problems

Many of the pesticides used in farming have been found to be carcinogenic, or cancer causing. Reducing your exposure to these toxins can improve your health. True, some people eliminate toxins well. Still, the body needs to expend energy to eliminate toxins when it could be doing other things such as healing damaged cells, fighting off viruses and bacteria, or patrolling the body for cancer cells.

Even people who can tolerate or eliminate toxins could feel substantially better without putting these poisons into their bodies. And if your system is sensitive to toxins, you'll be much better off eliminating them from your diet as much as possible. Fortunately, it's easier to do this because there's a greater selection and variety of organic produce in our grocery stores.

If you decide to try organic foods and want to help your body get rid of stored toxins, try a colon cleanse or body cleanse. This can assist your body by boosting its natural cleansing properties. You may just end up feeling healthier, more energetic and even more youthful in the end.

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