You may be surprised where you can find whole or organic foods. Most grocery stores are beginning to carry more organic foods so you might want to be on the lookout for them the next time you go grocery shopping. Pay attention to their prices so you’ll have something to compare them with at other places.
Stores such as Whole Foods, EarthFare and Trader Joe’s are also options. However, these stores are not available everywhere. Some people consider the prices at these stores to be too high and will only purchase select items there. Of course, what and where you spend your money is entirely up to you.
You may also want to check out the Organic Consumer’s Association which offers a large list of “green” or organic products. You can visit their website at organicconsumers.org/. If you need to learn about changes in the laws as well as anything pertaining to organic foods or environmental issues, this is a wonderful resource.
It is also possible to find organic and whole foods at health food stores, food co-ops, farmer’s markets, community-supported agriculture programs, and even some convenience stores. The more people become aware of the benefits of eating whole foods, the more you will notice more stores and avenues to purchase them.
The farmer’s market is one of the better places to find whole foods. Not only can the farmer tell you whether or not chemicals have been used on their produce, the food will be local which also benefits the environment because the produce didn’t have to travel across country to get to you. Farmer’s markets are also likely to be a little cheaper because there is no middleman to pay.
When food is in season it is also going to cost less, which again is a good reason for shopping at a farmer’s market. You can get the foods, most often freshly picked that morning, and at the peak of flavor. When you can get them in season, it is also a good idea to buy in bulk so you can put things up for those times they aren’t in season.
Of course, the absolute best place to get whole, organic foods is out of your own garden. Think about growing your own food and you will know for sure that the foods are organic. It is nice to know, however, that if you can’t grow your own food there are other viable places to get the items you want.
Next time we will discuss “How Do You Incorporate Whole Foods into Your Diet?”
The above is extracted from a report, “Eat Whole Foods - For the Health of It” and offers the following disclaimer: This report is written for entertainment purposes only. The author is not, nor does she claim to be, an expert in nutrition or health. The report is written in an attempt to share knowledge based upon what was learned during research and by incorporating some of the information contained in it with her family. It is by no means intended for medical advice nor should it be followed as such.
