One highly encouraged lifestyle that many Americans are diving into these days is purchasing and consuming solely organic produce and products. Eat organic this, buy organic that, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic label is literally everywhere. Now I am all for people choosing how they want to live their life, but I’m so over what I like to “call organic hazing.” If you’re feeling the stress and judgement from people telling you to “Go organic!” take a breather and read why switching to an all-organic lifestyle is not totally worth the trouble.
1. Going organic is going to cost you one pretty penny.
First off, organic produce and products tend to be 47% more expensive than traditional grocery items. This increase in price is because the process of producing organic produce and products is more expensive. That increase in price trickles right down to the item’s price tag. Now that doesn’t mean everything is that more expensive, but honey if I have to spend five dollars on organic avocados compared to the usual two for a dollar you better bet that I’m using those extra four dollars on a smoothie from Jamba Juice. Snootily telling people to eat organic is nonsense because it ignores a person’s income. Organic advocators should realize and consider the possibility that someone may not be purchasing organic products because they simply cannot afford them. #Preach.
2. Organic items don’t actually improve your health.
Numerous research has started to begin with organic products, but what many researchers are finding is that organic items do not actually improve a person’s health. Since little research has been done on organic items, this finding may change. But case in point: Just going organic is not going to make you healthy. What really changes when you start consuming organic materials is that you lose the risk of consuming as many pesticides that are commonly found in non-organic foods.
3. Say goodbye to far-out expiration dates.
Since organic produce and products steer clear of pesticides and certain preservatives you best be ready to chuck those items quick. Products without certain preservatives tend to spoil fast, so unfortunately a lot of organic products do not have a long shelf life. Get ready to make the grocery store your second home!
4. Live life to the fullest but don’t forget to be healthy.
Honestly, when it comes to purchasing organic materials and products there isn’t much of a difference from eating a organic banana to a non-organic banana. If you’re seriously thinking about starting a healthier lifestyle, don’t sweat the small stuff like only eating organic. You can easily transition into a healthy lifestyle, and see results, without having to do all organic.
Steer clear of “Organic is best!” snobs and know when to spot their BS. Just make sure you’re sleeping at night, having a salad or two a week and saving your money.