November 2011
3 posts
Green Tea
I have always been an avid drinker of green tea. Many studies tout the antioxidants and health benefits it has to offer.
I have been trying to find a brand of green tea that I enjoy. Surprisingly, this has been rather difficult.
I have tried out several different brands and so far the one I have like the most is a brand called Yogi. However, I am still not completely satisfied with this.
The...
Better than Organic?
A lot of times as a college student I find my self browsing around on the internet trying to avoid homework.
While doing this on Monday, I came across an article stating that locally grown food is better than organic food.
Alachua County has plenty of farmers markets. I decided to visit one and see what I could find.
I came across an abundance of produce, so I was determined to make a salad...
Organic Reminded Me to Recycle
Many people who go organic look for other ways to purify their life. They seek out alternate ways to do something that are good for the environment and them.
In the spirit of eating organic and healthy, I decided to start a recycling system in my apartment which my roommates took to surprisingly well.
The apartment complex we live in makes it relatively easy, since they provide us with...
October 2011
6 posts
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Certified Organic
Anybody can claim that they have and sell organic products. That doesn’t mean that it is true.
The United States Department of Agriculture defines how a product is classified as organic and that classification is guaranteed with a seal.
Organic farmers are required to follow rules set by the USDA in terms of how to maintain their soil, how produce must be grown and the treatment and...
From Scratch
I am known for being a very good baker. It is something I inherited from my mother.
Apple pie is the dessert I make that I take extreme pride in. I have been wanting to try out an organic recipe but had not been able to find the time.
After a stressful day on Friday, I went to the store and bought all the organic ingredients the recipe warrants.
The pie was absolutely delicious. I was...
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No Excuses
As I continue this journey of eating organically, I’m slowly realizing that leading a healthier life style adds up. So I went on a hunt to find ways to minimize my spending while maximizing my purchase.
There is one key factor to food shopping and that is learning how to budget and plan. Know how much you want to spend and what you want to buy. This limits the amount of extra goodies...
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What's a GMO?
The organic food industry throws around a lot of terms that are difficult to understand, especially for someone new to the lifestyle.
Browsing through articles and doing research on organic food, I have come across the term “GMO” countless times.
A GMO is a genetically modified organism. Essentially this means that you take the gene of one organism and insert it into another.
Many...
Check, Please!
One of the food pleasures I have been missing out on since striving for an organic lifestyle is eating out. There’s something enjoyable about sitting down and having your food brought to you, as well as not being responsible for the cleanup accompanied with cooking.
So I grabbed my roommate and we headed to this restaurant called The Jones Eastside on a recommendation from a friend.
The...
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Struggles of the Organic Variety
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to obtain a goal you set for yourself and struggling while doing so. However, the struggles are what make it worth your while when you do reach your goal.
So far the biggest struggle on my quest to go organic has been the food shopping.
Publix has done a great job at trying to incorporate organic items into its’ food isles. That said, you...
September 2011
1 post
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Why Eat Organic
As I get older, I have been wanting to change my lifestyle habits. Eating healthier and working out 30 minutes at least 3 times a week have been the two biggest changes I am trying to make. The biggest change in my diet has been to switch to organic foods.
But why go organic?
My reasons to go organic are varied, but the biggest one is because it is just better for you. There’s no...
