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Recent news suggesting that many commercially produced food products may contain high fructose corn syrup that has been contaminated with mercury suggests once again, that food produced using organic methods may be the safer alternative. To be considered organic, foods must not have been produced using antibiotics, synthetic hormones, genetic engineering, or irradiation (sterilized using x-ray technology). High fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners are is rarely used in packaged organic foods. One of the best ways to ensure you have fresh and packaged organic foods on hand is to have them delivered and create a storage stockpile where possible. This can help those that wish to minimize their use of typically produced non-organic products.
Fresh organic food delivery: In Northern California we have a great organic food delivery service -- Planet Organics. They allow you to go online and pick exactly what you want or you can leave it to them. They will also deliver all kinds of other organic foods including dairy and meats. A produce box that lasts us most of the week costs us about $30 – pretty reasonable these days.
There are also Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) cooperatives all over the United States that try and involve consumers in the actual farming process and can be a great source of fresh organic food that can be delivered right to your door. Basically, you pay into the cooperative a small amount every month (about $20 to $40 a delivery depending on the amount you want) and in turn, they deliver their organic goods to you weekly or every two weeks. Many CSAs try and involve their customer partners in the farming process by hosting family-centered activities. One small drawback to these programs is that you have less variety (what you get is mostly based on the growing season). On the other hand, you get introduced to produce that you may not generally choose. Local Harvest is a great organization for connecting consumers with CSAs in their area. Basically you enter your zip code and they provide you with contact information. You can even order food directly through the site. Packaged Organic Foods:
In Northern California we are really lucky to have several Trader Joes stores near us and quite frankly, if you don’t you are missing out. Although their produce is often dismal, they have great organic meats, dairy, and all kinds of organic and chemical free food and even some natural household cleaners and recycled goods – all this and the prices are really good – cheaper than what you would pay for the non-healthy stuff at the regular grocery store.
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Baby Formula, Baby Food, Toddler Food, Snack Food, Cereal, Bread, Pasta, Sauce, Dairy, Meat, Juice, Coffee, Spices, Baking Goods, Candy, Organic Cooking Oil. By Food Type: Gourmet, Italian, Asian, Indian, Mexican. By Organic Food Brand:
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