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Buying local and organic food makes sense for both health and environmental reasons. Producing processed foods requires significant fossil fuel usage to transport and manufacture, estimated at 10 calories of fossil fuel for every 1 calorie of processed food. In contrast, local foods have lower transportation costs and emissions. Choosing local organic options also supports the local economy and farmers. While organic options from large corporations can be a start, it is best to buy from local producers to fully support the community.
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The document discusses the poor nutritional quality of commercially produced food found in typical grocery stores compared to organic food. It states that eating low-quality, "empty" commercial food is like putting poor fuel in a car, leading to nutritional deficiencies and health issues, while organic whole foods and grass-fed meat provide more nutrients and better health. The document encourages readers to educate themselves on these issues and buy organic to improve their nutrition and health.
James Goodman, Director of Futures, Forum for the Future
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The document lists 12 fruits and vegetables that are worth buying organic due to their high levels of pesticides when conventionally grown: apples, sweet bell peppers, carrots, celery, cherries, grapes, kale, lettuce, nectarines, peaches, pears, and strawberries. It recommends buying these foods organic to avoid consuming chemical pesticides and fertilizers. As an alternative, it suggests buying these foods at farmer's markets where prices are often lower and organic methods are used, even if certification is not obtained. It concludes by reminding readers to wash all produce before eating.
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- 1. Why buy local?Why buy organic? When it is so much “easier” not to?
- 2. You are what you eat
- 3. Do you know what you are eating? What is more important than what you put in your body? Unhealthy, “fake” food is cheaper, and higher in calories. Despite their willingness to splurge in other areas, Americans seem to look for quantity, rather than quality, in their food.
- 4. What does “local” really mean?
- 5. Fossil Fuels 20% of the fossil fuel we burn is burned to process and transfer food. This is the equivalent of what we use for personal transportation.
- 6. Fossil Fuels It takes 10 calories of fossil fuel to produce 1 calorie of processed food.
- 7. Local Purchasing It is a common misconception that purchasing locally will be more expensive. In fact it is just the opposite.
- 8. It just makes sense… Support your community. Support local farmers. Eliminate the usage of excess fossil fuels. Sustainability is necessary.
- 9. The fresher the better!
- 10. Organic
- 11. Organic is healthier and socially responsible
- 12. Organic Corporations Purchasing organic is a good start for better eating, but most organic products purchased from the grocery store are subdivisions of giant non-organic corporations. Be aware of who you are giving your money to. Money=Support
- 14. It just makes sense!
- 15. A simple choice Good for you and the planet. Fresh, local, honest, & tasty Bad for you and the planet. Processed, transported, deceitful, & disgusting
- 16. We only serve local and organic products. This is responsible, logical, and delicious. It is our mission to make you feel good; about your food and your purchase. Changing the world, one sandwich at a time.
- 17. Community starts here. Come and visit Nikki and Chris at their fantastic traveling sandwich truck, and know where your money is going. We can’t wait to meet you!