Hyperion Health

The Organic Movement

I’ll be the first to say that it bothers me that we even have to have Organic food. If it’s proven to be better for us, and a healthier way of living, then why do we allow companies to use pesticides or processed foods that give little to no nutritional value???

If you’re like me, just a few years ago we thought that organic was just some hippy product to sell at a premium. It’s quite the opposite now, with the coming of the Organic Movement stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods have millions of followers and shopping at these places has become a status symbol. Vanity and health is another topic we’ll cover extensively on Hyperion Health. But I digress, as these stores become more popular the more accessible organic food becomes, but it also opens the door to more copy-cats. 

Organic foods go through a very strict process in determining whether or not they are organic, and the fines are steep for those who violate the regulations. ($10,000 fine per offense) Just beware of foods that say to be “natural” or “free-range” those are NOT the same as organic. The USDA Organic badge is the most certain way to spot a legitimately organic product. This process does contribute to a higher cost, but because of the growing popularity of organic foods prices are becoming more manageable and maybe that brand new car in the driveway every 3 years should be replaced with an investment in your family’s health.