Go organic without losing your mind
When I went mostly organic, I did almost lose my mind. Do you know how much organic food info is out there? All those books, all the darn studies, all the people in Humboldt talking in circles. It’s a problem.
Don’t flip out. You can go organic while avoiding all the organic chaos. Here are some tips:
Integrate slowly. If you don’t know where to start, try looking at this handy list of the best foods to buy organic. You can also read: 11 Ways to Save Money on Organic Food. If you don’t even have time to read the above posts, you should know that non-organic dairy, meats, and poultry are the first foods you should consider switching out for organic. These contain high levels of nasty stuff.
Learn to read labels. A quick primer will help you manage the world of organic food labels. A good guide is the Organic Food Label Decoder from The Daily Green. If labels like “natural” vs. “organic” vs. “USDA organic” have got you all confused, carry a cheat sheet to the grocery store - no on will know. Everyone will just think you’re looking at your grocery list.
Be open to change. Your favorite cookies, cereal, and yogurt may not come in organic versions - don’t panic. Explore your new organic options. See what is offered in organic foods rather than looking for what you’re used to.
Hit the farmers markets. It’s easy to find organic produce at farmers markets, and it gets you out in the fresh air.
Eat less meat: Switching to organics can be a hit money-wise, at least until you get used to buying organic and finding the best deals. Personally I buy more organics now then I did years ago, and I also spend less money; I’ve just learned over the years what to buy, and where to buy it. Cutting meat will lower your initial cross over to organics. Read:
- Why Go Meatless More Often?
- Eat One Meatless Meal
- How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
- A Veggie Resource in the Health and Science Channel
The above tips should help you out if you’re looking to go organic. Most of all you should keep in mind that going organic is a major diet adjustment. It’s like getting used to being vegetarian, or trying to create a low-sodium or low-fat diet. If it’s new to you, it’ll take time to perfect. No worries, take it slow, and your mind will stay happily intact.
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