In my late 30s, you would’ve found me making homemade cheese crackers with cute little cut-outs. Buying only organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, and free-range eggs.

I spent a lot of money at Natural Grocers and made sure my kids ate only non-GMO food.

I mean, why wouldn’t I?

I was following Food Babe and 100 Days of Real Food. I thought I was being a “good mom.” Taking my family’s health seriously.

And I really believed I was doing the right thing.

But there were a few problems

First, it caused tension between my husband and me.

He’s a veterinarian, trained in science, and he wasn’t seeing much of it in what I was sharing.

Second, it was time-consuming.
And expensive.

But I was committed. I believed this was what it meant to take care of my family.

And then…

We had friends over for dinner.

My friend’s husband has a PhD in Agricultural Science. He owns a company that provides scientific research to improve crop production and works directly in the field.

He’s educated, experienced, and wise.

So I shared why we were eating the way we were and asked for his honest opinion—fully expecting him to back me up.

He didn’t.

He told me he never buys organic.

Hello…what?

He walked me through the research, the evidence, and his perspective from years of education and real-world experience.

And I’ll be honest—I didn’t change overnight.

I kept thinking about what he said.
I compared it to what I’d been following.

And then I did what I always do when I’m trying to sort through something that matters to me.

I took it to the Lord.

The answer I didn’t expect

God is part of my daily life. I believe He cares about all my questions—even the small ones.

The answer came quietly:

Bless your food.

And just like that, the tension I had been carrying around food… softened.

Not because I stopped caring.

But because I realized I had been putting my energy in the wrong place.

What I believe now

Now, I’m very intentional about who I listen to when it comes to nutrition and health.

A large following doesn’t equal credible guidance.

I still follow the research.

The “Dirty Dozen” list comes out every year.
Yes, there are trace amounts of pesticides.

So I do what makes sense:

• I wash my food
• I bless it
• And I move on

What actually matters

Instead of stressing over labels like organic or non-GMO, I focus on the big rocks of good health:

• Fueling my body well
• Prioritizing sleep
• Managing my stress
• Staying hydrated
• Moving my body for heart health
• Building muscle for longevity

These are the things to focus on first.

I’ve formed my own approach based on research and what feels grounded for my family.

I’m curious—where have you landed with this?

And if you see it differently, that’s okay too.

There’s room for all of us to make thoughtful, informed choices for our families.