The Benefits of Eating Organic Food & Shopping Local
Organic food consumption has increased in popularity over the years and that increase continues to rise at a relatively steady pace. There is a good chance that you’ve seen an organic food aisle at one of your local grocery stores or driven past a farmer’s market where organic food was sold at one point or another. You may have noticed these organic food options and chosen to pass them by for conventionally produced foods or you may have wondered about what makes them so great. Many health conscious individuals swear by organic food and I recommend them when possible as they can help promote lifelong health and happiness. If you’re uncertain about making the switch to organic foods you may want to consider the benefits of eating organic to make an informed decision about what you’re eating. Environmental Benefits Did you know that organic foods can help the environment? They can because they reduce the amount of chemicals going into food production. Farmers who pu