By definition, organic means that foods are produced according to certain production standards, meaning they are grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers, human waste (seriously, who would have thought this was something we would have to worry about??), or sewage sludge, and that they were processed without ionizing radiation or food additives. Livestock are reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones.
All in favor of eating fresh straberries picked from the sewage sludge field say, "I". Of course if you are going to a local farm, I highly doubt this would be a concern. Many of you may have taken some family outings to pick strawberries or blueberries. Great! Supporting local farmers is absolutely a great way to go. Others of you may grown your own. What can be better than this? I hope to start that next year. More on that in another blog.
Due to cost and availability we cannot always purchase organic. I carry the above card in my purse when I go shopping. You would think that by now I would have it memorized, but with everything else I need to keep track of (especially if the boys are with me) the list escapes me. So here they are:
Apples, Bell Peppers, Celery, Cherries, Imported Grapes, Nectarines, Lettuce, Peaches, Pears, Potatoes, Spinach, Strawberries
I am also adding green beans, cucumbers and BROWN RICE (that is a biggie) from other studies.
Make yourself an index card list and slip it into your purse. Do what you can and when you cannot...here is a Veggie Spray to use to clean fruits and veggies that are not organic.
1 cup of Water (filtered)
1 cup of white vinegar (ahh, the smell of vinegar)
1 T of Baking Soda
10 -20 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract (can be purchased at any health food store/vitamin store)
Pour mixture into a spray bottle and spray down veggies. Allow them to sit for 5 to 10 minutes than rinse off. Viola! You can rest a little easier.
Much of the information in this blog has been obtained from:
Earthbound Organics
Publix Greenwise
Sophie Uliano, Gorgeously Green website
5 comments:
thanks once again chrissy! i need that index card . . .
Great Job Chrissy!!! If you need any ideas or help I would be glad to give some inspiration :) And I have a few mags to bring you too! Do you get Natural solutions formerly called alternative medicine? Myself and my other "green" friend and I share them :) I would love to add you to the sharing! Lots and lots of info!
love that I found your blog! thanks for all the info!
Hey! Glad to find your blog. After Jessica's lecture, I'm trying to make subtle changes, too. Your blog will be helpful along my (our) journey! Thanks! ~ Kelly
Make a trip to your inlaws in the summer and we'll teach you to freeze or can our own homegrown green beans! We also have lots of peppers and cukes. Can't guarantee 100% organic, but promise no human sludge!! Interesting blog.
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