Re: Organic vs. Local

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Hi Nikki

The key is to have variety in your diet so I would suggest you use organic and

supplement with local. Often the locally grown vegs have less pesticides these

days and haven't travelled for miles. I would have a chat to the growers if you

can and find out what they use. I agree that seasonal is preferred.

When I lived in Portugal, I used mostly vegetables from the markets which were

locally grown and picked fresh everyday. I really felt incredibly healthy on

those wonderful vegs that seemed to quiver with vitality. All the farmers had

small terraced plots and we could only get what was in season. It was great

though and we would really look forward to new crop like peas which we would use

like mad until they went out of season - then we didn't miss them at all because

we had our fill and anyway the strawberries would arrive so we had something new

to relish. I think we have become spoilt in the US - we can get any veg at any

time and it sort of takes away that excitment and joy of the seasonal vegs - I

must say I do enjoy the squash season and they really don't taste great in the

summer and the same with corn in the winter.

On that note I would still suggest to try to have as much seasonal variety as

possible.

Blessings

Organic vs. Local

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>Hello again!

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>I live in New England and I've found it difficult to

>find local organic produce. I do frequent a farm

>stand that sells mostly local produce, but not much of

>it is organic. Whole Foods & Trader Joe's both sell

>organic produce and very little of it is local at this

>time of year.

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>So my question is, which is more important: local or

>organic? I know the ideal is both. I am trying to

>keep up with what is in season here, so root

>vegetables, squashes, etc. I have also gotten some

>leafy greens.

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>I appreciate any advice in this arena! Thanks!

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>Nikki

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