anyone trying to eat organic while pregnant?

Tulips21 · January 2010

I find that each week i try to eat better than the previous... now i am considering trying to go a little more organic... any suggestions?

aly&jj · January 2010

Are there any local farmers' markets where you live? We have some great ones in Houston where we can find organic, locally grown food. I love it! We are actually considering buying a 1/4 of a cow from a local, grass feeding rancher. We just need to buy a deep freezer first : ). Good luck

allyandpat2010 · January 2010

I eat quite a bit organic products. They just taste so much better.. especially dairy.

Tulips21 · January 2010

not sure how much produce they have at the local farmers market in February... but I could try the grocery store... they should offer something...

EKate2010 · January 2010

I love organic milk. And fruits and veggies are just so much better for you without the pesticides. I've been reading about some organic baby foods, and they warn that just because its organic doesn't mean there aren't additives like sugar, so just be sure to read labels if you plan to go organic with LO.

earthycrunchymama · January 2010

allyandpat2010:
I eat quite a bit organic products. They just taste so much better.. especially dairy.

funny you say that - animals on organic non-factory farms (yes there are organic factory farms) WILL produce better product and meat because their environment is less stressful!!!

a lot of people think it's "in your head" to say things like that... animals get VERY stressed under factory farm conditions. especially when they see/hear other animals getting slaughtered. the crap they feed them also adds to it. :P

allyandpat2010 · January 2010

earthycrunchymama:

allyandpat2010:
I eat quite a bit organic products. They just taste so much better.. especially dairy.

funny you say that - animals on organic non-factory farms (yes there are organic factory farms) WILL produce better product and meat because their environment is less stressful!!!

a lot of people think it's "in your head" to say things like that... animals get VERY stressed under factory farm conditions. especially when they see/hear other animals getting slaughtered. the crap they feed them also adds to it. :P

Oh man I am serious- I won't buy regular milk or cheese again. I got DH hooked on it too. Veggies stay fresher, longer too. I have a store called Basic Foods here thats pretty much all health and organic foods.... its great

earthycrunchymama · January 2010

allyandpat2010:
earthycrunchymama:

allyandpat2010:
I eat quite a bit organic products. They just taste so much better.. especially dairy.

funny you say that - animals on organic non-factory farms (yes there are organic factory farms) WILL produce better product and meat because their environment is less stressful!!!

a lot of people think it's "in your head" to say things like that... animals get VERY stressed under factory farm conditions. especially when they see/hear other animals getting slaughtered. the crap they feed them also adds to it. :P

Oh man I am serious- I won't buy regular milk or cheese again. I got DH hooked on it too. Veggies stay fresher, longer too. I have a store called Basic Foods here thats pretty much all health and organic foods.... its great

I shop at my Co-op for this stuff too! I had this amazing article on factory farming from my Humans and the Environment class. and I know David Kirby's new book (investigative journalist) is on factory farming.

serarose · January 2010

We definitely eat as much organic food as we can. We're lucky to have a great organic market nearby, but regular grocery stores also seem to be picking up on people's interest in it and stocking quite a few good choices. BTW - I know you didn't ask about this, but we also use nontoxic cleaning products. Just feels better to us to reduce chemical use all-around. :-)

earthycrunchymama · January 2010

anderhea:
earthycrunchymama:

allyandpat2010:
I eat quite a bit organic products. They just taste so much better.. especially dairy.

funny you say that - animals on organic non-factory farms (yes there are organic factory farms) WILL produce better product and meat because their environment is less stressful!!!

a lot of people think it's "in your head" to say things like that... animals get VERY stressed under factory farm conditions. especially when they see/hear other animals getting slaughtered. the crap they feed them also adds to it. :P

Animals actually produce a chemical when they are stressed that effects their meat. That's why there are very strict rules at packing plants about handling animals to get the best quality product for the consumer.

I just wanted to point out that on "factory farms," or most farms for that matter, animals aren't slaughtered on the farm. All animals have to be shipped to a packing plant, whether its my FILs 35 steers or 1,500 steers from a feedlot.

The best way to ensure that you are getting the healthiest food possible is to know where it comes from! Instead of relying on grocery store packaging, go visit a farmer-- Farmer's Markets and other local foods are great places to visit with producers and the people that put so much time into the food that you eat.

I did also want to say that not being organic does not automatically equal an inferior product. For example, we farm, but we don't do it organically for a few reasons. The most important one to me, is that when I made the commitment to take care of our 100 cows and their calves, we made the commitment to take care of them the best way we possibly could-- that includes giving them medications when they get sick. And unfortunately it does happen. Another reason is that is very expensive to go through the process of getting certified to be organic. Our cows are on pasture year-round, although we do supplement with hay and a well balanced diet (from a professional livestock nutritionist), to keep them healthy while they are pregnant (we have bulls that breed our cows naturally). We do sell to a big packer, because it costs a lot of money to get set-up to sell our animals directly to the consumer, hopefully someday though!!

Sorry this was so long, but I just wanted to share our story! The most important thing is to know where your food comes from- not to blindly follow any one source, whether its Micheal Pollan or the Dairy Council! Try to meet the people who raise the animals that provide for you or grow the plants that sustain you!

I believe its the lactic acid levels that rise affecting the meat. it can be triggered by stress, and most often, it's triggered by exercise (but for them it wouldn't be if they are in a small space). that can change the pH balance and the taste.

I'd often rather eat local than eat organic. I do happen to have local organic farms but eating organic from 2,000 miles away seems to contradict a lot of the environmental benefits we'd be getting... plus it's supporting the local economy. :]

earthycrunchymama · January 2010

Tulips21:
I find that each week i try to eat better than the previous... now i am considering trying to go a little more organic... any suggestions?

read The Complete Organic Pregnancy by Deirdre Dolan and Alexandra Zissu

spfclr · January 2010

I just moved to a new area and although I hope to find farmer's markets and local farms, right now I've just started with Whole Foods - maybe you have a similar store near you?

I agree that my organic fruits & veggies stay fresher a lot longer. I just try to be a reasonable shopper and we rarely go out to eat to adjust for the higher cost, esp. of meat (which we are eating a lot less of).

Anyone read Skinny ***'s Guide to Pregnancy? Not what I was expecting, but good to be reminded of many issues with dairy and meat industries. I'm waiting for Food, Inc. from the library.

Thank you to PP about knowing where your food coming being very important, not just that it is labeled organic.

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