Buy Organic, Buy Local

I hate the big trendy organic stores.  You can't be down-to-earth and over-the-top at the same time, you know? I like small mom and pop health food stores and neighborhood co-ops and local farmers’ stands.  I eat a lot of vegetables but I do not garden.  I never thought that deciding to Juice Vegetables and incorporate more raw foods would result in a bigger grocery bill. I started to shop prices on my veggies and I keep my eye out for deals.  I find the local places provide a real savings and a quality product.  There are several reason to shop locally:

 

• Fresher products.  If an item hasn't been shipped or sat in a warehouse it tastes better and is more healthful.
• The produce stands are usually cheaper
• Many local farmers and small operations operate organically
• Support the local economy.  Our farmer neighbors are businessmen.
• Keeps natural, agricultural aspect of community alive.
• Reduced packaging (less waste)
• Less transportation involved in shipping, less waste of shipping.
• Supporting small farms help prevent large industrial operations that take a toll on the land.
• Less exposure to chemicals and pesticides from growing process.
• Less waxing and spraying of fruits and vegetables for shipping
• Enjoy a wider variety of products with heirloom varieties and fragile items that are not grown for shipping.
• Have the pleasure of asking the farmer questions.

 It is becoming more obvious that every little change we can make for our own health and the

Sake of the planet will make a difference somehow. It is actions like switching light bulbs, recycling, driving smaller cars and buying locally that will save us. 

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