Why Eat Organic Bananas?

That is a very good question. Why would anyone want to spend an additional 30 – 40 cents per pound on organic bananas when you peel the skin off anyway?

Initially I started eating organic bananas because I was concerned with all the chemicals sprayed on them but now I choose to eat organic bananas because they taste better.

Pesticide Free Bananas

Organic bananas are not treated with any synthetic fertilizers and are pesticide free. You may say that eating “conventionally” grown bananas is not necessary because you peel them, but think about those highly toxic chemicals getting on your hands, face, and even children!! (Have you ever washed a banana before eating it?)

The pesticides used on bananas are bad for us as the consumer, bad for the planet and especially bad for the growers and harvesters of the crop.

Health Benefits Of Bananas

Bananas have many health benefits. Their reputation for being high in potassium is well founded. That coupled with the high fiber content, magnesium, B6 and B12 make them great remedies for diarrhea, high blood pressure, athletic electrolyte depletion, stress relief and even as an aide to quit smoking!

Eat Organic Bananas

You should eat organic bananas because you deserve the best!! Organic bananas taste the best! What are a couple of extra cents when it comes to your family’s health?! Go ahead, splurge!!

Try organic bananas once and most likely when you go for the cheap ones next time you will taste the difference and say “what is wrong with these bananas?”

Healthy Natural Food

Food that is natural tends to be healthier. When you think about it, the 3 most commonly avoided foods (salt, sugar and fat) occur in nature in natural moderation. We over-consume these items because we eat manufactured foods. People who focus on eating natural foods do not have to avoid fat, sugar or salt because they are naturally going to eat low-fat, low-sugar and low-salt foods.

Natural Food Choices

Before modern technology, truly natural food choices would be based on our environment. People who live in the Arctic need more fat due to the cold weather and harsh lifestyle. The natural occurring foods in these climates have more fat (whale meat, seals, etc.). People who live near the equator would naturally consume more nutrient-rich, low-fat and high-water-based plant items (mangos, coconuts, tree fruits, etc.).

Natural Defined

The definition of natural is: existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

Natural has not been defined legally for food.  The problem today is that natural food is hard to find because of our ability to transport food around the world and also to manufacture consumables that we call food.

There Is No Legal Definition For Natural Food

Unlike organic, there is no legal definition for natural food. Any food item can be labeled ‘natural’ because the person writing it is the person defining it.

If you want natural healthy foods you need to read your ingredient list on every food item. Do not buy your foods based on what it says on the label. Check the ingredients and pick your food based on YOUR definition of natural.

The 6 Weeks To The New You weight loss program is designed for busy people. It will give you the education you need to pick healthy, affordable, natural foods for your family.

Healthy Nutritional Hiking Snacks

Nutritional Snacks That Are Durable

Hiking snacks must be durable and they also must be nutritious.

It is important to take nutrient-rich foods when hiking. It is easy to make a mistake when picking out your hiking snacks. Today so many foods are touted as being healthy and yet are not! When picking out your snacks or meal replacements for hiking always check the ingredients list.

Hiking requires high calorie meals and our bodies preferred source of energy is carbohydrates. While it is ok for your hiking snacks to be high carb and high calorie, it is not ok for them to be empty calories or very simple sugars such as high fructose corn syrup.

Whole Grain Carb Snacks

Your hiking snacks should be made from whole grain carbs such as brown rice, whole wheat flour or oats. These whole grains will also include the good fats that we need to maintain our energy levels.

Include Protein In Hiking Snacks

Nuts are the  protein source most often used in hiking snacks. Some also use legumes, nuts and seeds as well. In addition the use of whole grain carbohydrates adds some additional lean protein.

Sweeteners For Hiking Bars

As mentioned, when looking for quality hiking snacks do not seek out low calorie snacks but look for good sources of carbs and sweeteners. Regular sugar, honey or maple syrup are better choices than the many processed sugars like high fructose corn syrup or dextrose. Better yet though are dates, raisins or other direct fruits.

The Best Healthy Hiking Snacks

When you pick high quality whole food snacks for hiking, your body will perform better. Some of healthiest hiking snacks are made by the WholeFoodFarmacy and Greens+. Both have organic quality hiking snacks that are made by good carbohydrates, proteins and sugars; they are easy to transport, durable and have a long shelf life.

The WholeFoodFarmacy and Greens+ snacks are more than snacks, they are entire meal replacements. Including real food ingredients like chick peas, green beans and more, they taste good and have the nutrients of full dinners.