Organic Food

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Don’t you think it’s time for us to start eating organic food, Anna? I watched a documentary about it and I think it’s worth thinking about. I don’t know, Mark. I don’t know much about organic food.

All I know is that it’s very expensive. I usually take one look at the organic section in the supermarket, then move on. Well, it costs more to produce, of course. But when you think about how much you benefit, it isn’t as expensive as it seems.

What do you mean? Well, take meat, for example. Most animals are given hormones so that they grow faster. Organic animals are fed naturally and grow naturally.

So their meat must be better for you, mustn’t it? I suppose so. What about organic fruit and vegetables? Are they more nutritious, too?

Oh, yes. What’s more, they don’t come to you covered in chemicals like pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Well, that’s good. We should try to live in an environmentally friendly way, I think.

The fewer chemicals used by farmers, the better. Right. Also, if we all demand organic food, everyone will start growing it. So the environment would benefit and the price will come down, too.

I don’t mind paying more if it’s worth it. Did they mention any disadvantages to organic food in the documentary, apart from the price? The biggest problem is that it doesn’t last very long. Because it doesn’t have chemicals in it to kill bacteria, organic food goes off a lot faster.

Does that mean that I’d have to buy new food every day? No, no, it’s not that fast. Fruit and vegetables can last a week, I’m pretty sure. You know, I think I’m ready to give organic food a try.

But only if you come and help me with the shopping. I’ll need your expertise. I can’t really say no now, can I? Not after everything I’ve said.

Not really. Don’t worry, it won’t take long.