So yesterday I talked about why organic is good for your body. But I didn't mention why it's good for the environment too. Let's face it...when we're not using abundant chemicals, we're doing something good for the planet.
So how does buying local fit in? Well, think about it--where did your dinner tonight come from? Was it shipped from halfway across the country? Imported from another country? From somewhere in your state? Or from a farmer outside of town? Not only does buying from farther away use up energy and resources, but it also means your food isn't as fresh as it could be. Now don't get me wrong. I like lemons and they don't grow in my state. And I get a hankering for bananas and pineapples. That's the beauty of living in our global community. We can and do have constant access to good, healthy, fresh food anytime.
But what if a majority of your foods were purchased from local farmers? Farmer's Markets or local farms where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables direct. Or what about your health food store? Do they have any local foods? I maintain a small garden in the summer and buy from Farmer's Markets. Yes, part of it is I feel better doing it, but I have to say, the food tastes better too. And at a Farmer's Market, if you have any questions about the produce, you can ask the grower. I can't think of any better reasons to buy local when I can. It also makes me feel great to support my local economy.
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