Seeds Matter
Did you know that the quality of our food is directly related to the seeds that they stem from? As you might expect, not all seeds are made equal, especially in this time of the technology revolution.
So you might be wondering why this matters? Well, most importantly it matters because it’s something that many of us don’t consider in our daily lives. Though, it seems that some are realizing more and more the power of purchasing food that’s organic and natural. The food we consume affects the way our body processes the food. Have you ever noticed when you eat something and then you want to fall asleep immediately after? Now, this could be a food allergy or it could be your physical system telling you that what you just ate isn’t compatible with the nutrients that your body needs for ‘fuel.’
Know, the quality of the seed is directly related to the nutrients of what grows from it. Therefore, if the seeds that we use are manufactured or bioengineered, like many are today, it actually has an affect on the vegetables and plants that are grown from them. It’s only logical to note that if the plants and vegetables are genetically modified or treated, this will also have an affect on how our bodies might process the food and respond to it.
So possibly it’s not the type of food you’re eating that’s having a negative impact on your weight, joints or stress level, but perhaps it’s that food that’s been genetically modified. The point here is to start becoming aware of what you’re consuming and how your own body is responding. Start to ask more questions about where this food comes from? Do I believe in the way this company does business? Do I choose to support their products with my consumer dollar?
By beginning to ask these questions it helps us all to start to take conscious action towards the impact and difference we do make! Now that’s what we call a LUX-ified perspective!
The good news LUXies, is that some local farmers have been called to take action! They’ve started movements to preserve seeds and offer ‘organic’ non-genetically modified options to farmers everywhere.
One in particular is Tom Stearns who launched High Mowing Organic Seeds back in ’96 and has been met with much success in maintaining a high quality of authentic seed lines, both organic (meaning not treated with chemicals/pesticides/etc.) and natural. This means that the seeds he sells are matched for the climate and natural ecosystem without engineering them to be adaptable. This is great news for the future and quality of the food we and our children will consume!
“It all starts with a seed. And as small farmers and gardeners around the country put in their annual seed orders for the spring, he says it’s important to realize that not all seeds are created equal. “People don’t realize how crucial plant genetics are in determining how well their plants will grow—how they perform in cold and warm, how they respond to dry conditions or wet conditions. It matters a whole lot. You’ve got to be able to match your seeds to your region. We’ve gone away from people saving their own seed, which made plants more regionally adapted.”—according to Tom Stearns
It’s farmers like Stearns that are helping to create more sustainable agriculture processes and also to maintain the natural order of farming. Their philosophy is about working with nature and not against it. Just as in our own bodies, we must start to pay attention to why it’s so crucial to eat more ‘organically.’
Even paying attention to where your food comes from and starting to ask more questions will help to provide you with more education. This can ensure that your consumer dollar goes to support products that are truly aligned with your values!
To learn more about genetically modified seeds, and the ‘consolidated’ food industry read the full paper on the Global Seed Industry.
Does it matter to you if your food is genetically modified? Does this have an impact on whether you’d buy organic food? Do you believe that it’s important to learn more about the food you consume and what our financial investments currently support?
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