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I have been reading Super Baby Food, trying to educate ourselves on the next step with Holden, solid food. I want to make some of Holden's food and had heard the book was good and I like it so far. I know realistically I probably can't make 100% of his food but going to shoot for at least his food at home being homemade. So, in the essence of being healthy and green I'm trying to decide if organic is the way to go. Jeremy thinks its going to be too expensive. I want him to have the best for Holden, and I don't know what to think about the American food industry anymore. I believe I'm a pretty practical gal but now that I'm a mom things that weren't a big deal before baby seem to be a big deal after baby. Including, I don't really mind having conventionally grown (i.e pesticide covered) fruits and veggies in my diet but not sure that I want to do the same with Holden's diet. Don't get me wrong, I wash my fruits and veggies and buy local during the spring and summer. But I am really conflicted about whether buying organic is the way to go with Holden or not.
I would appreciate other's thoughts on the matter. Am I being silly, is eating a well balanced meal good enough? What about just buying the top 12 most contaminated produce organic? Or just buying in season?
In addition to the organic food dilemma. I think I'm going to slowly replace my cleaning supplies with greener non toxic options. There are a lot more products available now than even 5 years ago and the cost isn't much different. If anyone has any suggestions on a particular green brand please let me know. What has worked for you?
2 comments:
We've done some small steps towards green but who doesn't use energy saver bulbs these days? As for organic food, the jury is still out for me. I support local food but I'm not sold on if organic is really that much better...
I think it's important to use organic dairy products, at least - avoid all those hormones that they pump into cows! I'm less strict about other foods, though - I think it's more important to strive for whole grains and fewer artificial sugars than an all organic diet.
And for the times when you have to resort to jarred food for Holden (it's good to have some on hand for when you need to feed him on the go), Earth's Best is organic and actually tastes a lot better than most of the other baby food brands. I know because I tried everything that I ever gave to my son before I put it in his mouth!
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