Today I was reading an article by Dr. Mercola and found the following except very helpful. The article was about MAP which is a process they are using with both conventional and organic produce to extend shelf life. As always the information was a bit overwhelming, but it was very informative. At the end of the article Dr. Mercola gives some great uplifting ideas to keep our food as healthy as possible in our crazy world! If you would like to read the article in its entirety go to: (cut and paste the following into the address bar)
articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/02/08/that-isnt-wax-on-your-organic-apple.aspx?e_cid=20120208_DNL_art_1
Eight Guidelines for REAL Healthful Food
In your search for healthy food to feed your family, here is what to look for, whether you're at the grocery store or farmers' market. Foods that meet these standards will almost always be a wise choice:
Grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers (organic foods fit this description, but so do some non-organic foods)
Not genetically modified
Contains no added growth hormones, antibiotics, or other drugs
Does not contain artificial anything, nor any preservatives (for fresh produce, you can now add the presence of MAP coatings or 'edible packaging')
Fresh (if you have to choose between wilted organic produce or fresh conventional produce, the latter may be the better option)
Did not come from a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO, a.k.a. factory farm)
Grown with the laws of nature in mind (meaning animals are fed their native diets, not a mix of grains and animal byproducts, and have free-range access to the outdoors)
Grown in a sustainable way (using minimal amounts of water, protecting the soil from burnout, and turning animal wastes into natural fertilizers instead of environmental pollutants)
Another tip he had was grow your own, and soon here in MN we can begin that process once again! To get a jump on it start an herb garden in a sunny window!
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