Organic Foods

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*** Doc & Group, I live in a fairly rural area where organic food is simply not available without driving at least 90 miles. I have begun to drastically alter my diet recently, switching from primarily "meat and potatoes" to breads, raw veggies, nuts, beans, rice, etc. However, I also have full knowledge of the pesticides, herbicides and other contaminates used to grow and produce these foods and it sort of feels like I'm defeating myself despite my best efforts.

 

I was, at one time, a member of an organic co-op, but the food only came once a month and it was always difficult to gauge how much I would need and what I could order within my budget. So what if there are little to no organics available in my area. I'm sure a lot of other people face this situation.

 

thanks, jerry ***

 

You state you are in a small rural area, are you sure no one sells organic produce? Are there fruit trees that are not sprayed? You get the drift, you just have to check things out and you might get a surprise. Many times when we think things are not available they really are and just need to be looked into. If it was me Jerry I would make the drive as often as it is doable and stock up. That's how important my health is to me. You can get lots of grains and beans and rice dry (organic), also things like molasses, honey, vinegar you know all the rest of your staples. Buy in bulk and store in airtight containers so bugs don't get into things. That's the way I would do it if I had to and in my time called life I have had to do it that way. I used to only be able to get to town 120 miles away about every 6-8 weeks but went with friends who did their grocery shopping and I stocked up on everything. I kept a list going and always had organic stuff. You can get many organic vegetables now in canned form, however I still like fresh. But canned tomatoes are great for many things I cook and I buy them by the case so I always have them. My pantry stays full and what a blessing it was when my kids were growing up, we got a little health food store and they would order anything I wanted. Don't know if you have that option, but you would be surprised at how willing the stores are to order things in for you. I always ask. Hope this helps.

 

Love and light,

Micki

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