Well, organic food stores and all the latest research have us believing that organic products are, as Tina Turner belted out long ago … simply the best.
But are they really better than stuff NOT found in a health food shop? And if you happen to be a fitness freak, and you want to make sure that your diet is top notch, shouldn’t you be eating organic super foods?
The truth is, there is no consensus. There are opinions going both ways. We’ll share the yays and the nays with you below.
It seems that a slight majority within the fitness community leans toward the “going to an organic food store is better” line of thinking. At least, according to what we could find.
So, while you go grab yourself a super expensive organic avocado toast for breakfast, we’ll allow some of the experts to take over.We’ll let them opine on some great organic food ideas for dinner. Oh, but before you watch the following video, go grab a super-duper Jungle Costa Rican Coffee.
Then, settle in for the rest of this article.
Organic Foods and Fitness Myths
Now that you’ve seen the video above, we want to go ahead and share some recipes using organic foods. The following video comes from bodybuilding.com. It dishes on some organic food ideas for dinner. So, without further ado, check out these healthy chicken recipes from Chef Robert Irvine.
Chef Robert Irvine’s Healthy Chicken Recipes 3 Ways
Next, let’s go a little more in-depth on the controversy over organic foods. Let’s see whether heading over to your organic food store is necessary to achieve your fitness goals.
Are Organic Foods Really Healthier?
“IF YOU REALLY want to stay healthy, you buy organic foods, right? But does an organic label—like the kind found on many fruits, vegetables, meats, milk, and processed foods—mean that the food is actually more nutritious?
Not according to a new study by Stanford University researchers.
“There isn’t much difference between organic and conventional foods if you’re an adult and making a decision based solely on your health,” said Dena Bravata, M.D., M.S., the senior author of a paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
That’s a broad statement that goes against what many consumers may have been told in the past—so let’s break it down, piece by piece.
Organic Food and Your Body
First, it helps to understand the research. After looking at over 200 previous studies, here’s what the scientists found out about:
- Nutritional Value: The study revealed that there’s not much difference between conventionally grown foods and natural organic foods—other than a few exceptions, like higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in organic milk.
- Pesticides: Organic produce is 30 percent less likely to be contaminated by synthetic pesticides than conventionally grown produce.
- “Superbugs:” Organic meats like chicken and pork are less likely to harbor “superbugs”—that is, bacteria that are immune to several types of antibiotics, making it more difficult treat infections in both animals and people.
So what does that mean? Should you shell out for organic foods?”
Why not find out by clicking on the article title or the image directly beneath it.
Last, but certainly not least, we want to share with you what one of the top fitness influencers of 2017 is eating. Yes. We want to share with you what organic food ideas for dinner she has and what she puts on HER plate.
We’re talking about Kayla Itsines, an Australian personal trainer, author, and entrepreneur. We’re talking about what she eats. As a result, maybe you’ll want to copy her organic food ideas for dinner. And, you know, she eats at least some organic foods.
A Day On My Plate
I thought I would share what I typically eat on any given day. I decided to lay it out like my Nutrition HELP guide, as I usually eat in accordance to those meal types and portion sizes. This is also an added bonus day for all you girls following the HELP Guide at the moment 😉
With so many fad diets and quick cleanses being promoted, I would like to explain a little about why I eat the types of foods I do. I’d like to also share how having a balanced diet is super important for your overall health. I like to incorporate the five food groups. I also include a small amount of healthy fats, into my daily diet. These all provide different nutrients and benefits my body needs to function optimally.
Below is an image of what a typical ‘Kayla Itsines Day on My Plate’ looks like. I have set this out like my Nutrition HELP Guide to make it easier to read and incorporate into your meal plans!
In conclusion, we’ll leave the question of whether organic foods are necessary for your fitness lifestyle up to you. In the meantime, we’d like to say that making better food choices seems to make sense to us.
Now.
Share this article and any organic food ideas for dinner you might have on Facebook or Pinterest!
For the health of your friends. You gotta. 😉