Why do I talk about buying organic all the time? I grew up on a farm. I can remember running and playing in the fields. I also remember the planes flying through the sky, spraying the fields. Today, I know pesticides are connected to Parkinson’s disease later in life. I also know this fact through firsthand experience because my dad …
Minimize the Toxins in Your Home
Why all the fuss about toxins lately? Because they affect your health. They are pervasive in our environment and although we can’t be completely toxic free, lowering our exposure can have profound effects on our health. So how do we lower the toxins around you? We should start with knowing what they are! What is a toxin? It helps to …
Going Local!
If you want to eat healthy—and local—there is an awesome opportunity that might be practically in your backyard: Community Supported Agriculture (or CSAs)! CSAs are local farms run by local farmers who are passionate about working the land and providing quality fruits and vegetables. CSAs are often small compared to their larger production counterparts, but they produce more than enough …