The Benefits of Eating Organic Grub in Koh Samui

Eating right in Koh Samui (photo courtesy of flickr)

A healthy, laidback and exciting lifestyle is one of those Koh Samui attractions, which have successfully lured  vacationers throughout the years. The health and wellness industry of this charming little tourist destination is impressive, as numerous establishments incorporate the use of state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and special dietary programs.

Eating right is a key element in order for anyone to attain a happier and healthier lifestyle. In addition to the fact that Koh Samui weather conditions play a major role in growing healthy food, Samui farmers also exclude the use of extremely harmful pesticides and preservatives during cultivation periods.  

This is something that almost every major food corporation in the western world unfortunately doesn’t do. Canned goods, processed meat, packed fish, as well as “naturally-grown fruits and vegetables” are loaded with preservatives and other chemicals to prolong their shelf lives in order for their manufacturers to significantly widen their profit margins.

Other unnatural additives have also been included to reduce production costs to rake in even larger profits, and compete with their rivals. Allowing these detrimental elements to accumulate within the body is proven by scientific research to lead to the development of disorders such as diabetes, heart disease, brain tumours, cancer, and cardiac arrest.

Organic food – of which plenty may be found in Samui – don’t come with those nasty additives or preservatives to achieve better flavours or delay spoiling. They also have minimal exposure to pesticides that contain toxins – including lead, mercury, benzene and toluene -- which have been associated with allergic reactions, nerve disorders and cancer.

Aside from being insanely safer to digest, the nutritional value rendered by organic chow grown in this tropical island is comparatively greater. According to several recent studies, organic edibles have 29 percent more iron, 27 percent more vitamin C, and 14 percent more phosphorus.

Moreover, industrial broccoli was found to have significantly decreased amounts of vital nutrients, including 63 percent less calcium, and 34 percent less iron.

With all that said, its no surprise that people want to live a healthier lifestyle, which is easy to do in Koh Samui. Add this huge perk to the fact that the Koh Samui weather conditions are favourable throughout most of any year, a diversity of premier accommodations, a plethora of commercial/entertainment establishments, and plenty of nature reserves, and any individual would easily think that they truly are spending a vacation in paradise.