| There is an ongoing debate to determine the | | | | Herein lies the conflict. Kids eat what is prepared |
| merits of organic foods for kids. In fact, a study | | | | for them. If the household is non-organic; it is |
| concluded that "existing methods of risk | | | | unlikely any type of organic food will be prepared |
| evaluation for pesticide exposure were failing | | | | or even purchased. |
| children." While children are more prone to health | | | | While toxic exposure is a major concern for |
| and environmental damage at an early age, it has | | | | everyone, protecting kids is of the utmost |
| also been determine that "children are | | | | importance. Proponents who praise an organic |
| overexposed even if their exposure is within legal | | | | lifestyle will argue that reducing toxic exposure will |
| limits." This is not very comforting, is it? The | | | | yield healthier and strong children. One cannot |
| question then posed: Is organic food really better | | | | argue this particular point, since it not only applies |
| for kids? | | | | to kids, but to adults as well. |
| With organic farms on the rise, one has to | | | | As parents, you have to decide what method |
| wonder if the cost of purchasing organic foods | | | | you will incorporate into the dietary regimen for |
| outweighs the health benefits for kids. Certainly, it | | | | your family. If you feel organic foods are |
| is a question every parent has to contend with. | | | | necessary for the health of your child; you will |
| Some would argue that organic foods may indeed | | | | choose organic foods. If, however, you feel that |
| be a far better value to your kids. Then again, | | | | you can better serve your kids by preparing |
| others are not in the least bit inclined to broach | | | | well-balance, nutritious, and healthy meals; you |
| the subject. While organic foods have become | | | | may decide a more traditional food base is |
| more popular, it is still in the minority when it | | | | appropriate. Whatever you choose, organic or |
| comes to providing a healthy diet regimen for | | | | non-organic; the first priority is the health of your |
| kids. How many parents today eat organic foods? | | | | child. |