Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Part 4

At the end of each chapter in Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Camille, the nineteen year-old daughter of the author, writes a short essay that compliments the chapter preceding it. In the chapter 11 essay, Camille writes about some of the reasons to go organic--surprise! Camille, however, does point out a new way to view the reasons behind organic produce. In her article, she explains how organic crops are grown without pesticides--again, surprise! But as a result of this, organic crops must become stronger and evolve to withstand the insects and diseases that are naturally prevalent in nature. To fight its natural predators, the plant develops phenolics, compounds that protect the plant and are good for us. So whats the prognosis? Organic foods are better for us to eat, and this just gives us one more reason.

I found an another article (this one also has a sub-theme about bodybuilding...I don't really know why I keep finding these) that supports Camille's claims. And in addition to her comments, this article brings to light to a new reason why organic produce has higher antioxidant levels. While commercialized produce is picked before it's ripe, organic produce is picked once it's ripe, allowing the plants to fully absorb the "trace vitamins and minerals which the soil has to offer" (shapefit.com)

Read the following link for more information on organic produce...and weightlifting
http://www.shapefit.com/organic-foods.html

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Jamison Porter