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Organic food is a better value for people and for the environment. Because organic food is produced without synthetic chemicals and preservatives, eating certified organic food reduces the amount of toxic pesticides in our
bodies. And recent studies have shown that organic produce is, on average, 25% more nutritious, too.
- Whenever possible, choose certified organic foods and beverages. (And when you can’t buy everything organic, Earthbound Farm’s Pocket Guide to Choosing Organic helps you choose the healthiest fruits and veggies by showing you which ones have been shown to carry the highest levels of conventional pesticide residues.)
- Choosing organic meat and dairy products helps eliminate your dietary exposure to hormones and antibiotics, which is especially important for children because they drink so much milk. Children are more vulnerable to contaminants in their food; their bodies are still developing, and they eat more food per pound of body weight than adults do. And organic livestock and dairy operations support an entire organic supply chain that’s healthier and more humane for both the animals and the people working in it.
 By asking questions and making smart decisions, you can still enjoy delicious seafood.
- Many kinds of seafood can be risky to consume due to industrial chemicals like mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other pollutants that build up in marine animals’ bodies (and ours, when we eat them). But the health benefits of eating seafood still far outweigh the risks if you make smart choices, starting with knowing the fish you’re eating and where it comes from. Online resources like the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Guide and SeaWeb’s Kid Safe Seafood can help you ask the right questions to make sure your selection is as healthy as it is delicious.
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