After thinking about how to set up this blog, I decided to structure it in a way that both newcomers and veterans of the organic food lifestyle were able to benefit from each post. I have been growing and adapting to this lifestyle for the majority of the past two years and have noticed that at least once a week I am learning something new about organic foods and their impact on my body as well as my overall lifestyle.
While it is easy to just pick up the foods at your local supermarket labeled "organic," it is more beneficial to consider how that food, no matter the food group (meat, vegetable, grain or fruit) impacts your body.
This blog will constantly be revealing interesting facts and statistics about organic food as a movement and industry but as it is just beginning, I wanted to highlight what I like to call, the basics.
For me, cleanliness of where I buy my food is extremely important. As a consumer, the potent smell of fish or meats in a deli or cold foods section should alarm you. Fresh meats and fish do not emit a strong odor. If your deli is smelly, don't put it in your belly! I just made that up but I think but I think its funny.
In continuing the idea of sanitation and cleanliness, I'm suggesting all of my followers to try this new trick I learned from my boyfriend's mom. As we all know, you should thoroughly rinse your vegetables and other produce prior to cooking and consumption. As a college student, I don't like to spend my money on buying vegetable cleaner, Id rather spend the money on a magazine or lip gloss or simply just save it. Recently, my boyfriends mom showed me a trick! If you add one teaspoon of bleach to a common squirt bottle filled with normal tap water, it can promote the same benefits as pre-packaged produce cleaners!
How- To:
Get a squirt bottle
Fill it with water
Add one teaspoon of bleach to the bottle (maybe one and a half if your bottle is larger than a tissue box)
Shake the bottle well, and use!
*Be sure to rinse your produce thoroughly after using the spray.*
Though the idea of washing your produce seems simple it is often overlooked and ignored causing serious health issues!
You don't have to use my method for cleaning, but for me, this offers a cheap way to keep me safe from pesticides and other bacteria at a price that actually makes sense.
Refer to this link as to why cleaning your veggies is important!
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm114299
(this organization has no affiliation to my blog and was not asked to participate)
