You may have heard of some of the benefits that come from purchasing and eating organic foods. If you are looking to improve your overall health or just make some changes, organic fruits and vegetables are a good addition. Because organic vegetables and fruits can be more expensive than non-organic varieties, you may want to consider buying in bulk.
Uses
Organic fruits and vegetables are a healthy addition to any diet. The USDA recommends that healthy adults between 19 and 30 get 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ to 3 cups of vegetables every day. Having fruits and vegetables available everyday can be challenging, especially if you don't go to the grocery store more than once a week. You can purchase your fruits and vegetables in bulk to save money and preserve them by canning, freezing or dehydration. This allows you to enjoy the health benefits of both, everyday of the week.
Organic
Eating organic allows you to consume fruits and vegetables that are pesticide-free and grown with renewable resources such as natural composted soil. Organic.org explains that fruits and vegetables grown without ionizing radiation, synthetic fertilizers and sewage sludge constitute as organic. For foods to be sold commercially as organic, they have to meet precise USDA government standards, including the way they are handled and transported until they reach the customer. All organic foods must be grown naturally, without chemicals, and must not come in contact with chemicals or fillers at any time.
Health Benefits
There are many health benefits to eating fruits and vegetables from bulk. With both on hand, you can easily reach for broccoli, carrots and apples that can be consumed alone or in your favorite recipe. Eating fruit everyday allows you to get enough potassium and fiber in your diet. You are also significantly reducing your risks for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.
Vegetables provide similar benefits. You reduce your risk for developing colon-rectal and stomach cancers. You can also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eating both fruits and vegetables daily allows you to keep your caloric intake low as you follow a low-fat diet.
Location
Unless you grow your own vegetables and fruit and harvest them for yourself, you will need to locate a bulk distributor. The best way to do this is to contact a local grower and request in advance for a bulk purchase of the organic fruits or vegetables you require. He may request a deposit rather than payment in advance. Depending on the season and the success of the crop, prices may fluctuate.
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