Obtaining produce during the winter
December 20, 2010 - 4:29pm
Hey I'm new to this whole raw vegan thing. When I go back to school on January 3rd, I'm getting a single apartment so I'll have my own kitchen and I'll be in full control of my diet. My University is in Michigan so I basically have no access to organic produce. I'm just wondering if getting inorganic produce at Meijer or Whole Foods is a bad idea. I know there are lots of preservatives but is it really that unhealthy? Can I still get the benefits of a raw vegan diet even though I don't have access to fresh organic produce?
December 21, 2010 - 1:32am
#1
You don't have to eat organic. An apple that's not organic is still better than a burger at McDonald's. Whether or not organic is worth the extra cost is a personal choice, but if the option isn't available there's no reason to fret.
Just my two cents.
December 21, 2010 - 6:25am
#2
I agree with hikuro. Fresh produce is always better than anything cooked, even if it's conventionally grown.
Plus, organic is not always better. Here's a post I wrote about organic produce early this summer:
Is Eating Organic BS?
http://www.fitonraw.com/2010/06/organic-food-bs/
Is Eating Organic BS? (Part II)
http://www.fitonraw.com/2010/06/organic-food-bs-part-2/
If you can't find organic, don't sweat it. Making sure you're eating lots of raw fruit that is perfectly ripe and limiting your fat intake is much more important.
Swayze
www.fitonraw.com
