Organic Bananas – are they worth it?
Banana’s are important to our diet. They provide much needed potassium, prevent leg cramps, improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms. I like to buy organic bananas because it just makes sense and everyone I have told about them, has had the same reaction. [See other benefits of eating bananas.]
Chiquita bananas – We don’t buy Dole.
The organic bananas look the same but that is where the similarities end. Take the peal down and expose the soft luscious banana. You can visibly see and feel the difference. The skin is firmer, even when ripe. The taste is indescribable: it is what a banana should be.
Bananas: Organic vs. Conventional
You may be thinking that all those chemicals used to grow conventional bananas are no big deal because you peel the fruit. But the chemicals are not just on the outside of the banana – they leach into the soil that is used to grow the produce. So even if you peel your banana, it doesn’t prevent you from ingesting small amounts of those chemicals. Although you may feel better knowing most experts agree that the amount you ingest poses little threat to your health.
If you’re concerned about the nutritional value of your food, there are ongoing studies exploring the connection between pesticides and nutrients in foods; so far it looks like organic is healthier. Organic produce is also better for the planet since chemical pesticides make their way into the soil and run off into water sources.
Give organic bananas a try. They are simply delicious and your body will thank you.
