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Monday, August 15, 2011

is organic really better?

Lately I’ve been into all things organic. My hair was falling out and looking more like chewed up and regurgitated hay than real hair. I changed to an organic shampoo and not only does it smell nice, it looks shiny too. My skin was getting allergic reactions to all sorts of creams and I changed to an organic and natural face products and I *think* it works. I try to buy fresh foods (the organic produce are WAY too pricey). Heck, I even bought organic WINE!

I was always skeptical of such claims of the benefit of going organic. I always thought, dude, we eat chemicals, bathe in chemicals, walk around in and breathe in chemicals all day long. And we’re fine.



 But I see my grandparents and parents having illness and things like high blood pressure and diabetes and cholesterol - which, apparently *everybody* has. And I myself had a bit of health scare and the doctor said I’m not healthy enough. WHAT?! That came as a shock because health is something a lot of us take for granted. Well, I definitely did.

I decided that I am at high risk of developing all these things too. So I want to be healthy. I am making a conscious choice to live better and to eat better. And I’m not saying that organic is necessarily better, but it does make me feel better that I am eating and using more natural ingredients.

Although, sometimes I do think the whole organic ordeal is really a conspiracy. I mean, it seems that there are less regulations on organic produce than normal (cheaper) produce. But then again, all the produce I buy is probably from China. I’m screwed either way.

But I think, organic or not, the best way is to cook at home! I’ve been scouting around for really simple, delicious and nutritious recipes. Maybe next time I can share some of that with you guys.

I don’t want to work so hard only to have something keep me from enjoying my life when I’m 50!!

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