Cheat Sheet!

Everyone loves a good cheat sheet! There are so many do's and don'ts out there that it can be hard to keep track of what we are supposed to do in terms of healthy eating. I am a very firm believer that food heals and that what we put in our body really does make a difference. One thing that was frustrating in the hospital was the poor food choices that I was given. I truly felt like if I were to have been given some nutritious REAL food (not previously frozen, preservative packed stuff) I would have felt much better. When I got out of the hospital I was determined to really concentrate on getting the most healthful food for my family. I can never remember which foods should be bought organic and which ones don't really matter too much. I have included a cheat sheet for you guys (and for me to refer back to).

It is not only important to buy organic produce, it is also important to be mindful on where your meat, dairy and grain come as well. I hate to keep bringing up the E. Coli incident but it was a truly life changing experience for me. I am dead set on buying meat that isn't filled with junk and there are types of grains that are important to buy orgincally as well. It is always more beneficial to buy your meat organically (meat and poultry, not so much fish). It ensures that what you are getting is thoroughly regulated and not filled with junk. Dairy is also important to pay attention to. Look for dairy products that are organic and state that they do not contain hormones. As for grain...the only grain that has been shown to contain pesticides is rice. I am not saying that organic food is packed with more nutrients or will instantly make your body look and feel better. I am encouraging organic foods because there are strict regulations on what goes in and on them. It is important to be confident that your food is chock full of hormones or covered in pesticides. I feel that we owe that to ourselves and to our families.