Was wondering... how important is it to get organic with the Paleo diet?

sweetpoison · 04-24-2013, 11:26 AM

How important is it to have organic veggies and fruit.... since you eat so much more on a paleo way of eating. Lets face it.... if you are picking up a salad or veggies when you are out.... they may only be slightly washed and usually not organic.

Vicki

sweetpoison · 04-25-2013, 09:29 AM

Wow..... 149 views so far and no comment. Guess Organic must not be that important.

Key Tones · 04-25-2013, 09:37 AM

Mark's Daily Apple had a link about this a while ago.

I can't remember the specifics, but I think he said if you can't afford it, don't stress it. But if you can, if you are eating a lot of something, that should be a clue to go organic on that item.

There are these lists of the top dirty foods you should buy organic, and I have found them to be conflicting. Some lists tell you don't bother with organic bananas, it doesn't matter once you peel them.

I have looked at organic potatoes. They are all growing eyes and look a little green. That could be more poisonous than the commercial ones, but I don't know. Solanine (or something like that) in green potatoes or potatoes with eyes is toxic too. I guess you just have to use your best judgment.

Mistizoom · 04-25-2013, 06:58 PM

I think organic/local foods are a good idea for any diet. If I could afford the time and money to eat 100% organic/local produce and 100% organic/pastured/local/sustainable meats and seafood I would love to but it isn't completely practical for me right now. I do buy plenty of things organic/local/sustainable/pastured and have spent a long time over several years researching my choices. Ultimately everyone has to do this for themselves as its a cost-benefit analysis regarding your time, your money, and your health.

04-24-2013, 11:26 AM	#1
sweetpoison Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,151 Gallery: sweetpoison Stats: 238/238/160 (7/5/12 WAS 243 lb & 44" WAIST) WOE: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Start Date: 05/14/13	Was wondering... how important is it to get organic with the Paleo diet? How important is it to have organic veggies and fruit.... since you eat so much more on a paleo way of eating. Lets face it.... if you are picking up a salad or veggies when you are out.... they may only be slightly washed and usually not organic. Vicki

04-25-2013, 09:37 AM	#3
Key Tones Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,547 Gallery: Key Tones Stats: 312/195/? Down 117 Start Date: LC start 2005; Now a paleo potato hacker!	Mark's Daily Apple had a link about this a while ago. I can't remember the specifics, but I think he said if you can't afford it, don't stress it. But if you can, if you are eating a lot of something, that should be a clue to go organic on that item. There are these lists of the top dirty foods you should buy organic, and I have found them to be conflicting. Some lists tell you don't bother with organic bananas, it doesn't matter once you peel them. I have looked at organic potatoes. They are all growing eyes and look a little green. That could be more poisonous than the commercial ones, but I don't know. Solanine (or something like that) in green potatoes or potatoes with eyes is toxic too. I guess you just have to use your best judgment. __________________ I have insulin resistance-my posts are biased for this! High fructose diets destroy liver's insulin sensitivity. Glutens bind up insulin and leptin receptors, interfering with satiety. Industrial vegetable oils contribute to inflammation of the liver that is part of metabolic syndrome. Read archevore/Kurt Harris for more info. Exercised muscles will up regulate insulin receptors.

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04-25-2013, 09:29 AM	#2
sweetpoison Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,151 Gallery: sweetpoison Stats: 238/238/160 (7/5/12 WAS 243 lb & 44" WAIST) WOE: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Start Date: 05/14/13	Wow..... 149 views so far and no comment. Guess Organic must not be that important.

04-25-2013, 06:58 PM	#4
Mistizoom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 966 Gallery: Mistizoom Stats: 300/248/190 initial goal WOE: low carb Start Date: November 2012	I think organic/local foods are a good idea for any diet. If I could afford the time and money to eat 100% organic/local produce and 100% organic/pastured/local/sustainable meats and seafood I would love to but it isn't completely practical for me right now. I do buy plenty of things organic/local/sustainable/pastured and have spent a long time over several years researching my choices. Ultimately everyone has to do this for themselves as its a cost-benefit analysis regarding your time, your money, and your health.