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Best Books for Organic Foods
The list of books being mentioned below is written by some of the most influential authors, through their books they have given us extensive inspiration and knowledge on how to be healthy. I’m in the process of getting my first book published and my first print will be a short run limited edition. I’ll publish a post when it is ready for sale and if you are interested in getting a copy please sign up for our newsletter. It’s been a lot of work, but we are working with a great publisher and book printer called Easy Street Print in NYC. If you are an aspiring author and thinking about getting a book published, click here to check out the printer/publisher we work with. Highly recommended.
The Big Book of Organic Baby Food: Baby Purées, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals for Every Stage
By Stephanie Middleberg MS, RD, CDN
It is difficult to serve a tasty yet nutritious meal, but you do not have to worry about this book, you can make a delicious yet healthy meal! The title may seem to depict a cookbook for babies, but no, it also offers:
- Chapter divisions by age with recipes, developmental information, and Frequently Asked Questions to keep up with your children.
- There are more than 100 recipes that introduce new flavors and textures.
- Recipes that can be shared by the whole family are available too!
Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started
By John Chatham
If you are not familiar with the word ‘paleo’, well it pertains to the diet eaten by early humans, which only consists of fish, fruit, meat, and vegetables. This dietary plan focuses on diets low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and increased energy level. The risk of common health problems is decreased.
The cookbook provides:
- For beginners, a 7-day step-by-step plan and a Paleo shopping guide are given.
- An extensive list of foods to avoid and 145 Paleo-friendly foods
- An easy, mouthwatering recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks!
Love Real Food: More Than 100 Feel-Good Vegetarian Favorites to Delight the Senses and Nourishes the Body
By Kathryne Taylor
The author gives us a guide on how to have a healthy body through real food. The book is designed for everyone! However, it promotes a vegan diet. It offers delicious meatless recipes, the meals are gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free.
The Forks Over Knives Plan: How to Transition to the Life-Saving, Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
By Alona Pulde MD, Matthew Lederman MD, Marah Stets, Brian Wendel, and Darshana Thacker
This is a New York Times bestselling diet book! Well, from the book preview, this is the best. It is backed up by scientific research. The Forks Over Knives can really persuade you to quit eating highly refined foods, meat, and dairy to prevent health conditions. This book contains tasty recipes, 28-day eating guide, and advice.
The Vitamix Cookbook: 250 Delicious Whole Food Recipes to Make in Your Blender
By Jodi Berg
This cookbook provides you an idea to include whole foods in your daily diet with the use of a blender and is highly recommended by Terrace Organics. There are 200 easy to prepare recipes that use a blender. The book provides recipes for:
- Breakfast and brunch
- Soups and Sides
- Entrees
- Sauces and dressings
- Drinks
- Desserts
I do hope you get the time to purchase these books and run through them to have an idea of what to prepare for the day! Incorporate these recipes into your diet. Let us live an organic life, eat healthily!
Organic Foods: Benefits
Today, people are now interested in becoming healthy, this is because conventional foods are not healthy! To become healthy, eating organic foods is a major proponent.
What are organic foods? Organic foods are the ones that were grown without the use of pesticides, petroleum-based fertilizers, sewage sludge-based fertilizers, and bioengineered genes. You may have asked whether organic foods only talks about plant-based foods, but no, livestock is included. However, they should also be grown organically, they must have an access to the outdoors and should be fed with organic feeds.
By the method of how the food is cultivated, it will have a major impact on your health. Conventionally-grown foods contain chemicals, fertilizers, and preservatives, while organic foods contain nutrients that are beneficial to our body. Below are the specific benefits of organic foods:
ORGANIC FOODS ARE RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
This is because organic foods were not introduced to fertilizers and other chemicals, it does not contain any toxic chemicals. Fruits and vegetables prevent the development of cancer, vision problems, premature aging, cognitive malfunction, and cancer.
ORGANIC FOODS IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Conjugated linoleic acid is found in livestock that was not conventionally raised. Conjugated linoleic acid is a fatty acid that is good for the heart and for boosting the cardiovascular strength.
ORGANIC FOODS CAN BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
With the organic foods, the strength of the immune system has significantly increased. It contains high vitamins and mineral content that can strengthen the immune system.
Sadly, conventionally modified or grown foods can result in health conditions.
ORGANIC FOODS ARE MORE DELICIOUS
Some might not agree on this, but most people strongly believe that organic food tastes better because of the sugar and mineral structures in organic foods.
ORGANIC FOODS ARE HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS
Any organic products have high nutritional content, they were fully grown and were provided the best natural environment as it grows.
ORGANIC FOODS PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
With organic foods, harmful chemicals are out of the picture. Thus, there are no soil, water, and air pollution.
ORGANIC FOODS REDUCES PESTICIDE
Pesticides were used to repel bugs and pesticides on the plants or crops. The consumption of chemical pesticide is associated with cancers, weakened immune system, digestive dysfunctions, headaches, birth defects, and ADHD.
ORGANIC FOODS CAN REDUCE THE RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESSES
When you choose organic food, it does not undergo the process of concentrated animal feeding operations, where deadly drug-resistant infections were acquired by the animals. Thus, to prevent illnesses, have an organic food.
Many people today have changed to go organic, to ensure that their children and family grow up healthily. Organic foods do not contain strong chemicals,
Finally, I hope you have come to realize that organic food promotes a better overall health, as these are not processed with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Let us get healthy, an organic lifestyle leads to a better life.
Organic Grocery: Tips
We have been talking a lot about the benefits of organic grocery, and yes, organic food is indeed a great choice for our environment and health. Now, we might have noticed that organic foods are expensive, thus, here are some tips on how to maximize your budget in living an organic life.
FIND A TRUSTED FARMER OR MARKET.
It is idealistic to buy both organic and local foods. Look for a trusted farmer or market, if you still have not found any, ask for some referrals from your co-workers, friends, and family. There might be a market or farmer right around your neighborhood.
DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK SOME QUESTIONS.
Most of us are hesitant to ask some questions, but don’t! When you buy directly from a farmer or market, do not be afraid if their products are organic, and ask them what methods they have used. Local farmers and store managers will understand that these issues are important to you.
CHECK AND READ THE LABEL.
When you are in the supermarket looking for some organic foods, check and read its label. Packaged organic foods are sealed and have a mark of a certified organic seal. Stickers are put on vegetables and fruits, this has a Product Look-Up code that identifies how the food was produced. Foods that are produced organically has 5 digits and starts with 9, while conventionally produced foods have 4 digits and start with 3 or 4, and those foods that are genetically modified has 5 digits and starts with 8.
BUY ORGANIC FOODS THAT ARE WITHIN YOUR BUDGET.
You may be one of the individuals who limit their foods with their budgeting. For you to be able to purchase quality organic foods, buy them during the season, or in bulk.
YOU HAVE TO BALANCE.
It is not realistic for each person who is under an organic lifestyle to be able to purchase organic foods. Some does not have access to farmers or supermarkets that offer organic products. Do not be stressed out, it is fine to consume plant-based foods for awhile, it can still be beneficial for your health. Just do the best that you can to look and buy the freshest and best quality fruits and vegetables that is within your budget.
JOIN A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE.
This is an organization that allows people to have an access to a high quality and fresh organic foods that are grown locally by farmers. When you are a member of a community supported agriculture (CSA), you will receive a box of fresh, all organic foods for a fraction that you have paid at the store.
We know that organic food has increased in demand, and you may have wondered if it truly has a beneficial impact on our environment, economy, and health. It is up to you to decide whether you stick with the conventional foods. Discern more, if you cannot purchase everything that is on your list, choose wisely.
