A Stroll to the Market

As we start out the year 2010, we thought to ourselves "Let's really try and incorporate organics in everything we buy". We started with our re-usable grocery bags, not only are they better than plastic; you also get a discount for using them. So when strolling to the market, look to buy these items listed below organically, you will be eating healthier without even knowing it. You may pay a little bit more, but you are worth it aren't you?

Produce
If there is one item on your list that absolutely should be organic, it's produce. Because of the mass production, there are so many chemicals used when growing produce. When buying produce in your supermarket, always look for the number 9 on the produce label. This ensures that the product was grown organically, without chemicals. Any brand is good, but just keep an eye out for that number 9.

Milk
Not unlike produce, dairy is a very important product to buy organically. Milk will have a lot of synthetic hormones added to it, which are toxins. An added bonus to organic milk is that it lasts longer than conventional. We buy Nature's Promise (Stop & Shop brand) or Organic Valley. Both are very good.

If you buy organic milk, write to me and let me know your favorite.

Organic Soup
This might not seem it, but soup goes hand in hand with produce. When buying conventional soup, what are you getting? Conventional produce. Organic soup will only be made with organic ingredients, including the produce put into it. We find that a good organic soup is Imagine Foods. They are delicious and have many different varieties.

Cleaners
You may not realize it, but when you clean your house with conventional cleaners, you are not cleaning at all. You are actually applying harmful chemicals all over everything you "clean". These chemicals are not only on the counters, sinks, showers, and toilets; they are in the air as well. These cleaners also leave a residue on your counters which gases into the air. Studies have shown that these chemicals can cause or accelerate diseases, respiratory problems, and lung irritation. We only use 7th Generation in our house. Who wants to wear a mask when cleaning your house?

So when strolling to the market next week, think about this list and see how many items you can buy organically. You will have a great feeling in your heart knowing that you are eating food that not only tastes good, but is healthy for you. Send me your list and we can compare...yes this is a challenge.