| Organic Foods? | | | | these nutrients present. If the food isn't stabilized |
| Do you know what organic means? Don't worry, | | | | within 24-48 hours after harvest, again most of |
| I doubt most of America does. Organically grown | | | | the nutrients are no longer present. |
| foods are grown without the use of any | | | | Your body uses these nutrients for your over all |
| chemicals, including pesticides. | | | | health by strengthening your immune system's |
| When you eat foods that are not grown | | | | functions and defense. |
| organically, you eat a portion of all the chemicals | | | | How to I Get Phytonutrients? |
| and pesticides that the farmer used to grow that | | | | Phytonutrients aren't generally found in our |
| food. Ick! Would you ever sprinkle your lettuce | | | | modern diets, which means we are being |
| salad with anti-bug spray? Not me! Well, guess | | | | deprived. Aside from this, we eat absorbatent |
| what? Every time you eat non-organic foods, | | | | amounts of unhealthy foods like white breads, |
| that's exactly what you're doing. | | | | sugar, etc. To stay healthy, it is best to eat more |
| Essentially, you should eat organic foods to keep | | | | fresh green vegetables, fruits, whole grain breads, |
| away all toxins possible. Your immune system is | | | | organic meats, etc. |
| stressed with many toxins each day; don't add | | | | What about Water? |
| more! You need a strong immune system that | | | | Your body is roughly 70% water, which means |
| can fight for your health. Not only do organic | | | | you need to supply your body with loads of it |
| foods not have a negative effect, they are often | | | | everyday. Sodas, kool aids, and juices just don't |
| more nutrient-rich, which supplies your body with | | | | work; your body needs pure spring or well water |
| an essential supplement called Phytonutrients. | | | | everyday. Take your body weight in pounds and |
| What are Phytonutrients? | | | | divide by two. So, if you weigh 120 pounds, you |
| Phytonutrients occur naturally in foods and | | | | would drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water |
| vegetables. However, if they are harvested | | | | each day. This allows your body to flush toxins |
| before they are completely ripe there are few of | | | | and keep you healthy. |