Primal Primer 21 (Nutrition)
Eating organic fruits & vegetables was an everyday environmental factor contributing to human evolution and survival by providing essential nutrients for brain development, physical growth and overall health.
Why Organic?
Higher Antioxidants – Organic fruits & vegetables often contain higher levels of antioxidants such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acids. These compounds help protect plants from environmental stress and offer addition benefits to humans, such as inflammation & oxidative stress.
Increased Vitamin & Mineral Content – Certain organic crops contain higher levels of certain vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, magnesium, and iron.
Soil Health & Nutrient Density – Organic farming practices, which often involve crop rotation, composting, and avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, can improve soil health, and healthier soil leads to more nutrient dense crops.
Lower Pesticide Level – Organic produce generally contains lower levels of synthetic pesticide residue. This indirectly contributes to better health outcomes by reducing exposure to harmful chemicals.
Not Genetically Modified – Organic foods do not contain genomes that are modified by humans for higher yields, or pesticide resistance, or for other designer function. Genetic alterations can unpredictably code for food proteins that are not found in nature, posing digestive and autoimmune response issues when consumed.
When Eating Earth, Just Eat The Earth
Consume the bounty of earth, not chemicals of the pharmaceutical industrial complex. If it doesn’t certify organic, the possibility of consuming genetically modified foods dosed with pesticides (endocrine & microbiota disruptors) are high. Don’t weaken the power of fruits and vegetables by fueling with their industrially tainted analogs. Although claims of safety are asserted by various three letter organizations, it is unclear what the accumulation of low dosages exposures do over time, while lacking long term studies on contraindications.
~Cave Implementation~
Gather only fruits and vegetables organically certified and or seek out farmers markets where you can connect with foods and farms. Admittedly, organic foods will decay quicker and are accompanied by higher price points, but there is no price one can put on your health: immaculately indispensable and invaluable.
Consume The Bounty Of Earth, Not Chemicals Of The Pharmaceutical Industrial Complex.
