Do you feel a difference eating organically? (hormones, diet, vegetarian)

[Miss Hepburn]

When I moved into 95% organic or more....
I did within a week...five days in.
I did cut down on salt, tho...so it wasn't a scientific comparison!
Also, no more tap water for me.

Sick of making my body handle or cope with hormones, antibiotics and pesticides.
I know that is what the liver is for...but I gave it enough for a lifetime to deal with already.
No more bottomfeeders either for years now.

[Zelpha]

I feel noticably well when I eat only whole foods. No processed foods, no sugar.

Eating organic, however, I only notice the difference in my wallet.

[AnonChick]

Similar to Zelpha, but not exactly the same. I like the -taste- and -smell- of organic tomatoes and peaches fresh from the farm, but I don't notice any difference at all in how I feel when I eat them, compared to when I eat grocery-store tomatoes and peaches that aren't labelled organic.

I feel healthier when I eat fewer processed foods, but when I was doing macrobiotic, I felt less healthy - and that was mostly just plain brown and wild rice, raw and steamed vegetables and fruits, boiled beans, very minimal fish, no red meat, and the only dairy I consumed was a splash of milk in my single cup of coffee every morning.

There isn't enough money to afford paying me to eat that way again. I still enjoy those foods, and include them in my dietary choices. But I've learned to accept the fact that 1) I LIKE some processed foods, 2) I LIKE dairy, and 3) as long as I don't overdo it, I can enjoy good health and still eat all the foods that I enjoy without eliminating any of them from my options. This includes bacon every couple of months, and a one-box-per-year strawberry-frosted pop-tart binge.

[wit-nit]

The only difference I've found is that I'm lighter in the pocketbook with organics.

[jambo101]

We tried organic vegetables last summer from a stall in the local farmers market, i didnt notice any difference other than the exorbitant price.

[lieqiang]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

When I moved into 95% organic or more....
I did within a week...five days in.
I did cut down on salt, tho...so it wasn't a scientific comparison!
Also, no more tap water for me.

Sick of making my body handle or cope with hormones, antibiotics and pesticides.
I know that is what the liver is for...but I gave it enough for a lifetime to deal with already.
No more bottomfeeders either for years now.

While I applaud your healthy lifestyle changes I submit it is impossible for a reduction in the trace amounts of hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in what you consume to have any noticeable impact on your body within five days.

[HappyFarm34]

Just stay away from the prepackaged goods like crackers, cookies, granola bars. Most times, they're ridiculously overpriced.

The main thing I focus on is eating organic fruits & vegetables that can't be peeled like apples & grapes.

I do notice a difference in my health although it puts a dent in my pocketbook

[Beretta]

Mod Note: Moved to Health and Wellness

[hellpaso]

Originally Posted by wit-nit

The only difference I've found is that I'm lighter in the pocketbook with organics.

This ^^^.

[gypsychic]

I believe it is mostly the power of suggestion - people believe they will feel better if they eat all organic, therefore they do. Don't get me wrong, I am all for eating as healthy as possible. But I look and feel healthier than a whole lotta people I know excluding lots of foodstuffs. I am kind of like anonchic, I don't exclude ANYTHING, and in fact I eat bacon several times per week. I don't believe in paleo, vegan, vegetarian, etc. Nothing against anyone who is. Anyhow, I believe like the Chinese believe - "there is no bad food, only the wrong food at the wrong time."

While some foods taste better when organic, lots of times there is little difference.