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"Yes, organic foods can be pricey if you just shop in your supermarket, but you probably have a lot more choices for organic food in your community than you realize. All it takes is a little research to find out. To find a source of organic foods near you or to order online, check out the following websites: www.organicfood.com, www.organicconsumer.org, www.eatwell.com, and www. diamondorganics.com. Also, local farmer's markets can be a great source for organic foods, often at lower prices than you will pay in the supermarket or health food store." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"Diet and Nutrition The Complete Organic Pregnancy has a lot of great information about organic food. For tips on natural health, nutrition, and the benefits of organic food, go to www.mambosprouts.com. You'll also find lots of coupons to take with you to the store. Both your body and your wallet will be rewarded for your healthier choices at the supermarket! Marion Nestles What to Eat is an incredible how-to guide to food buying and eating. This wonderful resource explores why we eat what we do and how we can make more thoughtful, nourishing choices." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Food-Philosophy Principle #6. Eat organic food as Often as You Can Afford It Organic foods are grown without pesticides and with farming methods that sustain soil quality. You can buy organic vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and eggs at natural food stores, specialty markets (such as Trader Joe's), and many supermarkets. You can even get a few organic foods at Costco and Wal-Mart. Organic produce has higher nutrient levels for a number of reasons. One, organic farming is usually a low-yield operation compared with high-yield commercial farming. Research by Donald R. Davis, Ph.D." - Jack Challem, Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes (Get the book.)

"Organic food is relatively expensive. To cut costs you can raise your own organic food or join an organic co-op if there is one in your city. Sometimes you can find some nearby organic farmers who sell directly to customers or there are farmer's markets that sell organic foods. Their produce tends to be less expensive than organic foods purchased at grocery stores. There are also places to buy organic foods that can be shipped directly to your home but they tend to be quite expensive." - Doris Rapp, Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call (Get the book.)

"Another reason to buy organic food is that it often contains higher levels of nutrients than food that is derived from the mass-production agribusiness system. Organic foods often cost more, but for most kids the expense is a worthwhile investment in recovery, if it's financially feasible for the family. In the remainder of this chapter, let's examine the six diets, one at a time. Don't be overwhelmed by the amount of information. It's mostly all just good common sense." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Another advantage of organic food is that it is free of genetically modified (GM) organisms. The report notes that only ten studies of GM foods have been conducted so far. Among those, the ones that were completely independent of funding or input from companies with GM affiliations found evidence of harmful effects in the gut lining of humans. Overall, organic foods have been found to be more nutritious than conventionally grown foods. In one study comparing the vitamin and mineral content of organic foods vs." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"You want to minimize the amount of toxins that they are exposed to, by using organic food, with no pesticides and increased nutrients. A number of vitamins and minerals I talked about are increased in organic foods. All these things could be helpful for a lot of people in the family." Orthodox medical opinion claims autism is caused by genetic defect, but many people have been looking at the possibility that vaccines are at the root of autism." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "EDUARDO I cannot afford all the required supplements, yet even so I am vigilant about my organic food intake. I juice organic fruits and vegetables. My vegan lifestyle supplies me with constant energy throughout the day. I remember the times I crashed with exhaustion in the past around midday. Instead of being home with upper respiratory infections, today they are mild annoyances. My healthy body recuperates easily without absences from work. MONICA JACKSON My husband and I were introduced to a physical and emotional lifestyle change at Gary's health retreat." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "I buy organic food and follow the protocol; I eat fish and use green and red powders and supplementation. My life is active. I am retired and work on a veteran's council. It is wonderful to babysit my granddaughter feeling lighter and more energetic. All past symptoms are gone. The homework we did in the support group caused me to focus on myself. I learned to be tolerant, less pushy, and humble. This teaching enhanced my body and life. GLEN The homework assignments and questions were painful at first but created a method of organizing problems and intelligently handling them." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Collectively, it means creating a world culture where all people have access to healthy, organic food and water, decent shelter, and a living environment free of chemicals and pollutants. Healing diabetes in this personal and global context is an act of love for oneself and the living planet. This love is an expression of the Culture of Life. The teaching of this book is that humanity is created to be vibrant, alive, and healthy. As it says in Deuteronomy 30:19 from 3,400 years ago: "Today, I have set before you life and death and a blessing and a curse." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Apparently the only way you can be certain you are not eating a GM food is to eat only organic food, which is a great idea in any case. Switch to Nontoxic Cooking and Storage Wares Avoid plastics, nonstick wares, and aluminums when you store (and for that matter, cook) foods. Use nonplastic wares, containers, and wrappings, such as ceramics, porcelain, glass, and natural parchment paper. ENHANCE DIGESTION WITH ENZYMES AND PROBIOTICS Up to now, I've been covering mostly external toxins." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Once you learn a few basics about organic food, you'll be able to shop for healthful foods for your family with no headache at all. First, what does "organic" actually mean? Well, according to the consumer brochure of the USDA's National Organic Program, "organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Supplements, if needed, should be natural complexes made from live, whole organic food sources, with their enzymes and electrical properties intact. The best supplements are those that are prepared with minimal processing. Simple, Effective Health Program Start the day with a full glass of water with the juice of V2 freshly squeezed lemon. Eat only raw fruit until noon. Drink a green smoothie (Appendix 7) every day. Key #4: Believing The door to self-empowerment is opened by becoming aware of our thoughts and emotions as they are happening in the present moment." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"For tips on natural health, nutrition, and the benefits of organic food, go to www.mambosprouts.com. You'll also find lots of coupons to take with you to the store. Both your body and your wallet will be rewarded for your healthier choices at the supermarket! Marion Nestles What to Eat is an incredible how-to guide to food buying and eating. This wonderful resource explores why we eat what we do and how we can make more thoughtful, nourishing choices. Disease-Proof Your Child: Feeding Kids Right by Joel Fuhrman. Dr." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"To cut costs you can raise your own organic food or join an organic co-op if there is one in your city. Sometimes you can find some nearby organic farmers who sell directly to customers or there are farmer's markets that sell organic foods. Their produce tends to be less expensive than organic foods purchased at grocery stores. There are also places to buy organic foods that can be shipped directly to your home but they tend to be quite expensive." - Doris Rapp, Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call (Get the book.)

"Search your neighborhood for organic food stores and farmer's markets to purchase your produce and meats. If you find a farmer's market that suits your needs, be sure to ask them if their merchandise is organic, since some farmers use pesticides and other toxins. But if there isn't a health-food store or organic market in your community, you can take steps to remedy the situation. Submit a petition signed by parents to local grocers, requesting that they designate a section for organic products." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"ORGANIC FOOD AND WHOLE-FOOD SUPPLEMENTS Let's take a look at natural whole (organic) food." organic food is intended to be eaten in its pure form. These whole foods are foods that have been produced by nature and are kept in their natural organic state until eaten. These are natural foods that have not been sprayed, preserved, or altered in any way. This is the way we need to be eating our food. The lack of these types of foods in our diet will contribute to health problems and a run-down immune system if not corrected." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Natural complexes come from live, whole organic food sources, with their enzymes and electrical properties intact. They have been manufactured with minimal processing. þNo supplement should be taken in concentrations greater than those found in food. þThe body cannot use, and does not accept, isolated or synthetic nutrients. Use these guidelines when assessing the suitability of a supplement product you are considering for purchase and use." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Two additional highly concentrated foods that show significant promise as organic food source supplements are marine phytoplankton and stevia leaf. Marine Phytoplankton Phytoplankton are microscopic single-celled plant organisms that are the foundational basis of the food chain for all animals living in the ocean. Many species of whales eat them, develop great strength and endurance, and live to between 80 and 150 years. The largest is the whale shark, which lives to more than 150 years and is sexually active until it dies." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "When selecting vitamin and mineral supplements, make certain they come from whole organic food sources, contain enzymes, and have been made with minimal processing. Such supplements may work with the body slowly, but they also work surely and continuously, without the stress of increased metabolism to remove unnatural, incomplete, and toxic substances. A diet of natural, raw, organic, ripe, and fresh or undercooked foods provides the body with vitamin and mineral supplies with their complete synergistic components." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Buying organic food, refusing vaccines with mercury, and buying deodorant without aluminum will create a ripple effect throughout our economy and environment. You can make changes in your life and in your world with the choices you make. What's more, you can make changes in your personal health. You can heal yourself from brain damage by improving your diet, limiting your exposure to toxins, and changing the way you live.You can reverse the effects of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism, Alzheimer's, ADHD, and more—if you know how to." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"During the five days in which children ate an organic diet there was a "dramatic and immediate" drop in their levels of pesticides, going as low as zero during the organic food phase. Pesticide levels increased five- or sixfold—and in some cases substantially more—when children began to eat a nonorganic diet again. Remember to also wash all fruits and vegetables well—even organic ones—before you eat them. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, produce accounts for 12 percent of all food-borne illnesses—a number that has been on the rise of late." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Now you know how to avoid the most damaging intestinal toxins from food, but you still need to learn how to prepare fresh, delicious, organic food. For example, should you eat organic foods as a raw salad or lightly cook them for a few minutes along with a pasta dish? Does it really matter? Absolutely! Cooking Food the Wrong Way! Anti-catarrhal Factors: Any substance which aids in removing mucous and reducing inflammation of the mucous membranes. "I'd like the grilled chicken breast with sauteed vegetables, please." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.) "The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program defines organic food production as "... products produced under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act. The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole. Organic agriculture practices cannot ensure that products are completely free of residues; however, methods are used to minimize pollution from air, soil and water." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Also, the supermarket today is brimming with processed organic food products that are little better, at least from the standpoint of health, than their conventional counterparts. Organic Oreos are not a health food. When Coca-Cola begins selling organic Coke, as it surely will, the company will have struck a blow for the environment perhaps, but not for our health. Most consumers automatically assume that the word "organic" is synonymous with health, but it makes no difference to your insulin metabolism if the high-fructose corn syrup in your soda is organic." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.) "These examples come from a 2007 report entitled "Still No Free Lunch" written by Brian Halweil, a researcher for Worldwatch, and published by the Organic Center, a research institute established by the organic food industry. "American agriculture's single-minded focus on increasing yields created a blind spot," Halweil writes, "where incremental erosion in the nutritional quality of our food . . . has largely escaped the notice of scientists, government, and consumers." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"As is stated on the USDA Web site, "Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"I stock Kashi products in both of my Natural Medicine Stores, but they are also available on the health food or organic food aisle in almost any grocery store. Another brand to check out is Food For Life (www.foodfor-life.com). I am a huge fan of their organic sprouted whole-grain pastas and breads. Again, I stock Food for Life products in my Natural Medicine Store, but to find out where you can buy them, check out the website's built-in store finder. Organic Housecleaning Products Remember that it is important to decrease your exposure to environmental estrogens, or xenoestrogens." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"We strengthen the physical vessel through exercise, breathing, and bodywork while eating good organic food and drinking pure water. We also attempt to clean house, emptying closets of our psyche of wornout beliefs, old patterns, negative thought processes, and unwarranted fears so that the healing gifts of the plant spirits can live in this space instead. Simple meditation each morning is a way to quiet your thoughts so that the voices of the plants can be heard. This requires only a brief amount of time, but at least long enough to achieve stillness." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"You can purchase them from an organic food distributor, such as The Living Tree Community or Sunorganic Farm, both in California, and they will be shipped in thick plastic bags, which keep them very fresh. (See the Resource Guide for contact information.) You can store some nuts and seeds in the freezer for up to six months. Freezing does destroy some enzymes, but not so much with nuts or other low-water-content foods. If you plan to use them soon, you may keep them in tightly enclosed containers or sealed thick bags." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

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