organic offerings from local markets for the health-conscious

rganic OfferingsFrom Local Markets for the Health-Conscious

In any city there are many organic offerings by a multitude of local markets if you are among the health-conscious residents who are striving to better their lives by eating a proper diet that is also enjoyable.

Reliable and time-tested natural food markets abound nowadays located right in the neighborhoods for the convenience of the residents.

They feature fresh organic and sustainable grocery items and eye-dazzling local produce at reasonable prices.

Some even offer free fruit and other food samples or free child care as you cruise the aisles in a "homegrown" atmosphere.

If the stores have incorporated dining areas or "test kitchens" into part of their spaces, there is an endless variety of homemade and delicious dishes being prepared to show customers how to prepare their food in tasty and healthy ways.

The term "organic" refers to food grown without the assistance of man-made chemicals.

The beginnings of the organic movement can be traced back to the beginning of the 1800s and continued into the early 1900s -

- by a small group of farmers that encouraged biodynamic farming, food quality and safety, the use of renewable resources, and environmental awareness and conservation.

Organic production and marketing have grown at a fast pace since then to the benefit of the farmers as well as the consumers.

Organic poultry and dairy products come from animals that are given no growth hormones or antibiotics.

Organic food is produced without using conventional fertilizers, pesticides, ionizing radiation or bioengineering.

Prior to a product being labeled 'organic', a Government-approved expert inspects the farm in question to make sure that the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards are being followed.

Companies that process or handle organic food prior to its reaching restaurants and supermarkets must also be certified.

Farmer's markets are excellent and popular sources of fresh locally grown organic fruits and vegetables and other items -

such as grass-fed meat, all natural chicken, other poultry, seafood, eggs, prepared gourmet foods, sandwiches, raw honey, jams, jellies, nuts, herbs, dairy products, baked goods, handmade chocolates and more.

To draw customers in and provide some entertainment, there are often arts and craft demonstrations, cooking classes to raise consumer awareness about nutrition and use of ingredients, and activities for the children.

It is important for children to learn starting at a very young age the value of living a healthy life through being presented with the proper foods and nutrition -

- and thus considering it only normal to eat the right things to maintain one's body in a way that will make life a wonderful experience that will be enjoyable and filled with adventures of all kinds in which a healthy body can take part.

Eating carefully with organic foods need not "break the bank". When you buy the produce that is in season, it actually costs less, is at its best in quality, and is more nutritious.

Residents in urban high rise condos can often walk to their local market for healthy organic offerings.

Farmer's market is the best source of locally grown organic fruits and vegetables.

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