Should You Eat Organic?

Mar.12.2010
11:53 pm
by scribblekat

Some research shows that organic foods (those grown without pesticides and antibiotics) are not nutritionally superior to those produced conventionally. But a University of California, Davis, study of organic berries and corn found that they contained 60 percent more antioxidants than their nonorganic counterparts. Regardless, eating organic at least some of the time is a great way to minimize pesticide intake.

A great resource for what to eat when you’re pregnant isThe Green Pregnancy Diet: Healthy eating for mommy, baby and the planet. Author Radha McLean gives easy suggestions for greening up your eating habits while maintaining your optimal prenatal nutrition. The book also gives more than 20 easy, tasty and healthy recipes that are not only green and nutritious, they satisfy your food cravings. And do I remember those. When I was pregnant the first time, I craved oatmeal raison cookies. (Now they’re my son’s favorite food!).

Here’s a handy list to take with you when you shop, from the EWG (Environmental Working Group). It tells which fruits and veggies have the most and least pesticides when grown conventionally. So if you can only buy a few organic foods, choose from the “most contaminated” list.