Know What You're Eating

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/04/dining/04cert.html?ref=dining

There was a very interesting article yesterday in the NY Times(link above), which highlights that the Organic seal has nothing to do with food safety. I often take for granted that people who chose to eat organic understand what they are paying more money for, but the truth is that most people haven't graduated with a Food Studies degree.

The point of this blog is not to preach, however I would like to leave you with this: If you are going to pay more money to buy organic foods shouldn't you take the time to educate yourself in what you are making an investment in? I truly believe that the quality of the food we consume makes a clear difference in nutritive value and taste, however this often means that you are buying produce from a non-certified organic farm the next town over, rather than from the organic section in the Safeway next to your house. Take the time to know where your food comes from. You will probably be paying less for groceries and supporting local and sustainable foodways.