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Being a “locavore” is the name for those of us that enjoy eating local foods. It is an important part of the green movement. Aside from the pleasure of shopping for the freshest ingredients; whether they are from the natural food store, the local farmers market or a community supported agriculture produce subscription programs (CSAs), there is a myriad of health and environmental benefits. As conscious consumers, we are able to make responsible consumption choices to lighten our social and environmental footprint.
It is best to consume foods that do not have to travel across the country or even farther for numerous reasons. For example, an average fresh food item travels 1,500 miles to get from the farm to our plate. Buying locally-produced food eliminates the need for all that transportation. Products that travel long distances may have chemicals and/or additives to increase their life span that possibly result in the depletion of nutrients and even taste. Produce that is purchased in the supermarket has been in transit or refrigerated for days or weeks, produce that you purchase at your local farmer's market has often been picked within the last 24 hours. This freshness not only affects the taste of your food, but the nutritional value which declines with time.
Contributing to the local economy, creates a sense of community, and gives us a better appreciation and understanding of where our food comes from and how it is produced. Eating local also means that we stay in touch with the seasons, this way we are eating foods when they are at their peak taste, are the most abundant, and the least expensive.
With this knowledge we can make better decisions when purchasing food products. If we want change we must take responsibility for our current food situation and help to create sustainable local economies. These choices are also beneficial for our environment and are dramatically more nutritious and delicious. Please do your best to help by purchasing food from your local growers.
~Alisha Welch is a student at Clayton College of Natural Health pursuing a master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition
Being a “locavore” is the name for those of us that enjoy eating local foods. It is an important part of the green movement. Aside from the pleasure of shopping for the freshest ingredients; whether they are from the natural food store, the local farmers market or a community supported agriculture produce subscription programs (CSAs), there is a myriad of health and environmental benefits. As conscious consumers, we are able to make responsible consumption choices to lighten our social and environmental footprint.