The True Meaning Of Starting An Organic Lifestyle

Environmental concerns, unnatural food sources, pollution, health problems all these factors motivate many health conscious people to turn to an organic lifestyle. And the true meaning of organic lifestyle lies in using organic food, organic products, avoiding chemicals and concerning for the environment.
Most of us usually do it for leading a healthy life and by looking for organic foods and organic products. Beside fruits and vegetables, dairy and meat also come in organic varieties and claim to be healthier and even taste better.

So, to start an organic lifestyle, you need to follow a few rules and tips listed below.

Start Small

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If you have already decided to follow an organic lifestyle, it is important that you take small steps. Obviously you cannot turn your life upside down in order to make it organic at an instant. Initially, you may also find the prospect of going organic too expensive and quite overwhelming. So, make small changes– introduce one organic product at a time, replace conventional one by one with healthier alternatives. According to me, you should begin with fruits, vegetables, milk, grains, meat and baby food. The rest follows.

Buy Directly From The Farm

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Farmers’ markets and communities are less expensive than organic markets or the organic section of your local grocery store. There you will get the guaranteed fresh and organic food at much lesser cost than your typical grocery stores. Besides, farmers can always give you some recipe tips.

 

Grow Your Own Organic Food

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You must try to grow own organic foods and vegetables. Even if space is an issue, a small balcony could support a pot or two. Fill those pots with tomato plant, or maybe a pepper plant to begin with. Herbs also grow well on a sunny windowsill. Growing everything yourself will help you save money and in remaining healthy.

Buy Organic Meat And Dairy Products

Going organic doesn’t mean you have to go vegan rather you just have to avoid meat and dairy products that contain hormones. The synthetic hormones that are fed to cattle in order to make them bulky have negative effects on your health. These hormones do not die even during the cooking process and end up in your body. Synthetic hormones given to cows to increase milk production are especially harmful to children. So, buy dairy products only after checking the label of the product to make sure it’s harmless for you and your family.

Switch To Organic Personal Hygiene Products

Soaps are particularly manufactured using chemicals and additives that gets absorbed into the skin. You should go for natural antifungal defense soap bar made with pure essential oils and natural oils such as jojoba, olive or coconut. Before buying any skincare product, look for labels that promise authenticity and nature of the product as organic. You can also go for organic makeup products to live a truly organic lifestyle.

Learn About The Labels

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It often becomes difficult to search for that one particular sign or language on the product you pick from the grocery store. You may get confused with the terminology in the organic world, especially when you are new into this whole organic thing. Don’t buy something that’s labeled “natural” when you are looking for “organic.”

 

Use Organic Cleaning Products

Cleaning products are infused with harsh chemicals, some even contains acid that are awfully harmful for your health. Many natural products clean just as well, and are even inexpensive. Some of the best cleaning products are vinegar, salt, baking soda and borax, which you probably have in your cupboard. Baking soda and water paste make a cool scrubber that cleans counter tops and greasy pans, along with bathtubs and sinks.

Besides leading a true organic lifestyle through foods, products and healthy habits, you may also consider driving fuel-efficient cars. It would add to your contribution towards the environment.

Author Bio: Evie Dawson is a fitness coach and health writer based in Boston, MA. Her passion is to encourage others to rediscover their lifestyle and get inspired for organic living.

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