Going Green… also means You Eat Well !

Many foods contain chemicals such as preservatives, hormones, artificial flavors and colors, and a host of other ingredients that can harm both the consumer and the environment. A positive goal is to purchase and consume the most natural foods and create healthy, simple meals that do not harm us or our surroundings.

Few "Green" Food Tips

Choose Organic Food:-  Organically-grown and produced foods taste better--and they’re better for you and the environment.

Eat Seasonal, Locally Grown Foods:-  Reduce the pollution associated with trucking (or flying) in distantly-produced foods and support your local farms at the same time.
Choose Whole Foods:-  Avoid white foods--refined white flour and sugar for example--and use natural whole grains and sweeteners instead.

Avoid Processed and Fast Foods:-  When we choose foods that are natural and minimally processed, we avoid hydrogenated trans fats and many chemical food additives such as neurotoxin food dyes, that can cause health problems.

Buy in Bulk:-  Much of the garbage we generate is packaging; buying in bulk reduces a significant amount of waste. (Buying food in bulk saves your money, too.)

Wash your Fruits and Veggies:-  Try this all-natural veggie wash formula to remove chemical residue and bacteria. Fill one spray bottle with vinegar, and one with hydrogen peroxide. Rinse produce, and then spray with vinegar. Rinse and spray with hydrogen peroxide. Repeat two more times, then rinse thoroughly.

Eat Low on the Food Chain:-   Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain .This is especially true for seafood .

Go Green… also means You Eat Well!


Contributed by Vandana Goyal, Noida.