Making a switch to organic food is a great way to improve your health, it really is. Organic foods have been around since the 19th century, but didn't really come into play, for market value, until around the 80s, when people wanted to eat better and improve their health and well-being.
Not everyone believes that organic food is better than other foods, but as more and more companies are going organic with their food, even foods you once enjoyed as a kid, more consumers are making the switch. To read more about why organic foods are important, Samuel Fromartz goes into great detail with his book Organic Inc.
When it comes to organic foods, a lot of fruits and vegetables are over-looked when it comes to purchasing them raw. The list of the Dirty Dozen is a list that all of us should remember when purchasing these foods at the local grocery store, or even at some Farmers Markets. Not all foods are created equal and most are made with ingredients that you probably wouldn't eat otherwise. Making the switch to health eating is a great start no matter if it's organic or not, but taking the extra step and going completely organic is a wonderful step in the right direction. That means cutting out a lot of "processed" foods. Sorry. :-)
Here are a few that might find their way into your cabinet soon.
These organic selections are just an option when it comes to going organic in your menu at home. The links above are sold by the case and stocking up is a great way to help save you money too.
Eco-Tip: Cut out the paper towels in your home. A single-family home of just 3 people can go through a roll and a half each day. That's 547 1/2 in a year and at $2-$3 a roll that's more than $1,500 a year wasted on nothing but a paper towel. For a great alternative to paper towels use a stack of inexpensive white dish towels or hand towels for jobs that require a paper towel. This tip courtesy of The Frugal Girl. Check out other tips at her site and save the planet and yourself some money. For more tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.
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