It is often said that ‘we are what we eat’. Nutritionists around the globe emphasize the importance of consuming the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fats to achieve health goals. However, adulteration is one of the major issues leading to many illnesses. Lifestyle disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure, hypertension, diabetes, etc. are due to a lack of proper and balanced nutrition. It is important to know that the consumption of organic and natural food can reduce the risk of such lifestyle disorders. The right choice of lifestyle can lead to a healthy mind and body.
Adopting an organic diet is a wise choice for both the environment as well as personal health. Organic items are free from harmful components and more nutritious than conventionally grown food along with better taste while being sustainable in the long run. Many people refrain from getting onto the organic food bandwagon due to the higher prices of organic produce. However, it is important to understand that this price is much lower than the medical bills to cure lifestyle disorders.
Here are some disorders which can be managed by adopting an organic lifestyle:
- Obesity
Adopting a sustainable lifestyle and an organic diet helps to eat clean. Eating clean means choosing healthier and organic options of food to cleanse the system. This will ensure keeping off extra kilos and will also help to shed weight. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and no adulteration will keep obesity in check by regularizing hormones and boosting metabolism. An organic diet positively impacts the energy levels in the body and keeps craving at bay. Some researchers have found higher levels of Omega 3 in organic produce, which aids weight loss as well.
- Allergies
As organic food is not adulterated and rich in all necessary vitamins and minerals, it can help keep allergies in check. The rich nutrients and high fiber content help in rebuilding gut health. This keeps allergies in check. Conventionally grown food is often exposed to hormones and pesticides, which can trigger allergic reactions, especially in children.
- Cardiovascular Diseases
The leading cause of the cardiovascular disease is the high level of cholesterol, which is caused by oily and fatty foods. These foods can block the arteries, which are responsible for the blood to reach other body organs from the heart. A clean and organic diet can help manage and prevent blockage in the arteries, therefore reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases significantly. Foods such as leafy green vegetables, whole grains, seeds, and fruits which are grown organically without the use of harmful chemicals and fertilizers, have a high potential to fulfill one’s nutritional requirement and prevent heart diseases.
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- Diabetes
As pointed above, most people benefit from the absence of pesticides in organic food. However, for diabetic patients, it is a bit different. High sugar levels in the blood indicate compromised immunity. It is well known that antioxidants help in rebuilding immunity. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that food grown organically has much higher levels of antioxidants than do conventionally grown crops. This can help people manage their blood sugar level by eating clean.
- High blood pressure
100 million in India suffer from high blood pressure. Some very common reasons for high blood pressure are stress, obesity, genetic factors, and unhealthy eating habits. A healthy diet is essential for lowering blood pressure and maintains optimal levels that include certain food in your diet especially those high in specific nutrients like potassium and magnesium reduce blood pressure levels. Organic seeds such as pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds can help control blood pressure levels.
By Rishabh Chokhani, Founder, Naturevibe Botanicals