What is an organic diet, raw food diet, and what are the benefits?
Organic food is food that is produced by farming without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or other artificial additives. Organic meat, eggs and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic produce is grown without using most conventional pesticides; it may be grown in composted soil with animal manure.
The primary benefit of an organic diet is the avoidance of pesticide residues and heavy metals such as lead and mercury which are found in non-organic foods. There are also benefits to the environment from this type of diet due to the lack of pesticides used in production.
There are many benefits to eating a raw food diet. As a result, raw food diets have become popular for weight loss and for overall health improvement.
What are the Best Organic Foods and Raw Foods for Health?
This article will be exploring the best organic foods and raw foods for health.
We have already established that there is a difference between organic and raw food, but what are they? Organic food is grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, while raw food is uncooked, unprocessed, or unrefined. Organic food is often more expensive than conventional alternatives because it takes more time to produce.
The following are some of the top organic and raw foods for good health:
- Apples
- Bananas
- Beets
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Kale
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Green Peas
What is the Difference Between Organic Food and Raw Food?
Organic food and raw food are two different things. Some people feel, Organic food is the healthier option, as it is grown without any pesticides or chemicals. Keep in mind, the purpose of eating Raw food, is to eat food from it’s natural state, with no processing or heat that would change it’s structure.
Conclusion: How to Start Eating Organic & Raw Foods Today
Organic and raw foods are the best option for our health and for the environment. Eating organic and raw foods is not only beneficial for our body but also for the environment. Organic food is healthier than processed food. Organic food does not contain any pesticides, fertilizers, or chemical residues that can harm our body. Raw food is natural food which means it has not been cooked or processed in any way. Raw food contains many of the nutrients that we need to stay healthy like vitamin B, C, A, etc., minerals, enzymes etc. Raw foods are considered as a detox diet because they cleanse the digestive system by removing all toxic substances from it.
My Personal Experience
has been to add these varieties of eating styles to my diet. I gained a few pounds during the lockdown, 2 years ago and fell into the “couch potato” syndrome, my back was ache and my legs got weak. My gym kept opening and closing (my excuse, okay). Yep, I did start walking, but I wasn’t consistent. So I decided to change my diet and get rid of those bad habits….two years later.
When I went to Costco’s, I saw a Raw Foods Recipe Book, and bought it. A friend of mine suggested I go to Pinterest for recipes, as well. Oh, that was it! I have a sweet tooth, and I found some raw brownies and other desserts like making ice cream with two ingredients. Yep! Bananas and Rice Milk! That was the start of my conscious eating journey. I had chosen some great Raw food recipes for 1 or 2 days out of the week, and the next day or two, find some tasty vegetarian recipes to prepare, and the rest of the week I would eat what I normally eat. Yes, it’s Organic Au Gratin Potatoes, or Wild Rice, Sweet Potatoes or beans. At times, I would make some Ox-Tail Stew, or bake an Organic Chicken, Shoulder Blade Lamb Chops with Chinese Broccoli, a great filling salad and/or a pot of Mustard Greens. There are so many different dishes I love to prepare, so I think mixing the healthy food choices gives me more balance in my food intake. Food is one of the pleasures of Life!
Check out this Raw Foods Cookbook to get you started. And if you prefer to try Plant-Based foods over Processed Foods I am with you on that! It’s nice to have great recipes to get you started on the right road to amazing health! Have fun and enjoy the journey!!
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