The classic saying, “we are what we eat” is true. What we put into our bodies is what we represent on the outside. One of the most important ways to take care of ourselves is by paying attention to what we eat. The quality of food we eat makes up our individual constitutions. Therefore, it is important to eat organically grown food, which is free from pesticides and genetic modification. We should only eat that which is healthy and life-promoting, as well as that only which grows naturally and organically.

Today’s agriculture consists of the usage of chemicals that do more damage than good. Majority of farmers use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified seeds. They use non-biodegradable pesticides and herbicides that damage the crops. Quantity, rather than quality has become the primary focus of modern day farming. Production, sales, convenience, and preservation have become the primary center of attention rather than the nutritional, healthy quality of the food. Furthermore, GMO or Genetically Modified Organisms are endangering nature and our food supply. In a nutshell, GMO alters the natural genetic makeup of plants and animals. The natural intelligence is manipulated, so that no natural processes can take place anymore. In an unnatural way, more food is made and cows can produce more milk. This is due to gene manipulation and unnecessary hormone injections. GMOs place more toxins and allergens into our  bodies and environment, which risks not only individual health, but also the collective health.

The health hazards of genetically engineered foods are becoming a growing concern day by day. Both farmers and the consumers are becoming more aware of the chemicals that are added on to genetically modified foods. Therefore, organic agriculture is becoming more and more popular. In many grocery stores these days, you will see the organic section. When you buy organic, the vegetables and fruits don’t last as long, but that is because there are no preservatives or extra chemicals added into them. When you buy organic, you are getting fresh fruits and veggies and its worth the extra cost. With food costs so high as it is, might as well pay the extra couple dollars to get real fresh food, rather than pay to eat a bunch of chemicals.

Organic foods do taste much better. For example, the best milk I have ever had comes from Radiance Dairy, a farm located in southeast Iowa, which treats their cows better than any place I have ever heard of and the taste speaks for itself. While I went to Maharishi University of Management, I became accustomed to drinking Radiance Dairy. Their milk doesn’t look white, but rather it has a yellowish white color to it and the cream is still on the top when you buy a gallon of milk. This is real milk. Real milk has the layer of cream on top, so you always have to shake the gallon first. Organic milk is fresh, much tastier, and it has more nutritional value to it.

Take my advice, go as organic as possible. Yes, it is not always possible to eat organic, but do the best you can. Eat as fresh as possible, and avoid GMOs. GMO tomatoes may look more red and the broccoli may look more green, but that does not mean it is better for you. Just remember, you are what you eat, so get more value out of your food by eating organic.