Organic food could be seen as a fad right now, but hopefully it’s one that’s going to hang around for a long time. Not only is organic likely better for your body, it’s also better for the environment and that is enough reason in itself to go organic.

Here are some other reasons to buy organic.

1. Organic Foods Taste Much Better: Often organic fruits and vegetables will be smaller or come in strange shapes but that is because they have grown that exact way, and have not been pushed out of a factory farm. The first time I ate an organic red pepper I realized exactly what I was missing!

2. Organic Foods Are Free Of Most Harmful Chemicals: By eating organic, you will greatly reduce the amount of pesticides and other chemicals that build up in your body.  Many times people will attribute these toxins to us feeling ill, depressed, stressed and tired. In the past years it has become more and more prevalent that people become sick for no apparent reason, and it’s thought to be because of chemical overload.

3. Organic Farming Thrives On Biodiversity: For organic farming to be successful, we need a paradigm shift in thinking. Practices like crop rotation, spreading of compost and building strong healthy top soil are now needed. While these practices produce great food, they are also far better for the local environment. There will be less water runoff, so less water is used. Since no chemicals are used, there will not be any chemicals from these crops to drain off and pollute our water sources. At the same time wildlife can often live in harmony with organic crops by eating pests.

4. Buying Organic And Local Helps Your Community: If you go to a local organic farm or farmers market to buy your goods, then you will be fueling the local economy and encouraging the replacement of chemically fed local crops with organic. Everyone can live a healthier happier life this way!

So as you can see buying organic food is a win – win – win for everyone. The individual wins by getting healthy food for their body, the farmers win by producing foods that taste good and that people want, and the environment wins by being less toxic.

If you are not already buying organic, why aren’t you?