The fact is that a full meal - a bowl of organic rice and beans with salsa costs less and is FAR more nutritious than a can of Coke and a small bag of Doritos. Organic chicken costs less per pound than Kit Kats, so when people say they cannot afford organic and yet purchase candy...it might be time to take another look at what is in the shopping cart, and switch some items out.
A family of 5 can save $917 a year just on cutting up organic Russet potatoes (avoid Simplot GMO potatoes!) and baking French fries at home (with organic olive oil) 2 times per week. Organic beans, lentils, rice, potatoes, organic frozen vegetables, and fruit can all be purchased in bulk at Costco, Walmart and online now. An entire family of four can eat a healthy, organic, home-cooked meal for less than $10!
If Costco can provide organic food, so can our government. If we are truly committed to putting America first, we should support American organic farmers, grow more organic food locally (not importing it and risking lower contamination standards), make organic more widely available in schools, and provide it to those in need during times of their greatest struggle. Continuing to expose our population to toxins in food increases our immune system damage, risk of COVID deaths, health care costs, and debt in our society and risks the future of our country.
Health must come first. And that means toxin-free food.
*Please note toxins can also be found in vaccines, laundry detergents, stain proof coating on rugs, furniture, and fire-retardant coated pajamas. We focused on food in this article.
Zen Honeycutt is the Founding Executive Director of Moms Across America, a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. www.momsacrossamerica.org
An entire family of 4 can eat a healthy, organic, home-cooked meal for
less than $10!