Why eating mainly organic isn't just a trend, it’s essential for our health

A huge step we can take in lowering our toxic burden and to ensure we are not taking in extra added pesticides and chemicals is buying and eating organic food whenever possible. It can seem costly at first, but this can be done slowly and overtime. Start by phasing out the fruits and vegetables that are on the dirty dozen list and eat from the clean 15 list.

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Glyphosate is the most commonly used herbicide ( sprayed on crops to prevent pests) in the US and only more recently, thanks to social media and (some) mainstream media sources, the public is becoming more aware and paying closer attention to the effects these exposures may cause over time. Unfortunately, there are still many people in the US that are not as informed about the dangers of  glyphosate exposure. It has been linked to cancer and many other serious chronic health issues.

Traces of glyphosate have been found in many foods consumed regularly, including baby food and formula, as well as in organic beer and wine, hummus, oatmeal, and the list goes on. 

Part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found glyphosate in 1,885 of 2,310 urine samples representative of the population at large. Nearly a third of the samples came from kids, ranging in age from 6 to 18. 

Buying organic does not guarantee our food is pesticide free, but it significantly lowers the level of pesticides we consume and therefore creates a less toxic environment for our bodies overall. This is one of the most important steps we can take and should be one of the first changes we make when switching to a healthier and non toxic lifestyle.

Included are some links for products I use when not buying organic produce to assist in removing as many toxic chemicals as possible: