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Every time he eats something, or even if someone else is, he reads the label to see what the ingredients are. I find this quite strange, that he's so determined to know whats in his food. Does it really matter, is it that important to make sure whatever you're eating is organic?
Is this normal?
I read the labels, here's why:
I'm not totally focused on being organic, just healthy. Some things I avoid are excess salt or sugar (they can cause high blood pressure & diabetes), genetically modified grains (various reactions), cholesterol (bad stuff!), soy (it has phytoestrogen, which is bad for my PCOS), artificial colors and flavors (just not good), and chemical preservatives (bad for you). Other things people check for are MSG, gluten, protein, fiber, carbs, or horomones in meats. Calorie count is NOT the most important info on the box!
Honestly reading the label is one of the smartest things you could do. There is soooo much junk in preprepared foods - I try to cook from scratch as much as possible.
guess he doesn't eat homemade or would he read the boxes of all the ingredients?
Google GMO's and you will see why it is so important to try to eat organic as much as possible.
From what I have noticed, people are either really determined and on it in regards to choosing their foods and reading the labels or they don't give a shit at all.
It's important to some people, but I think everyone should be more aware of what foods they are putting into their bodies. I do that when I'm buying food and sometimes I check before I eat. I do this because I have some "severe" food allergies. Your brother might also be on a special diet. Organics are much better than the alternatives that consist of: GMOs, pesticides, artificial dyes, dangerous artificial sweeteners and preservatives,etc.
If anything what he is doing is a very intelligent thing. I find it disturbing that people DO NOT read what they place in their bodies. He's obviously treating his body well. You could learn something from him.
Organic does not necessarily mean the food will be healthy so in that respect no it is not normal, however I read food packets as well so I can tally up in my head what I've eaten throughout the day.