Several years ago I began my quest to live healthy and green. No, I'm not a frog, but I agree with Kermit -- it's not so easy to be green -- especially in New Jersey! Hopefully, through sharing what I have discovered, you will share with me, and the journey will be more successful.
The first unhealthy substances I removed from my life were artificial sweeteners -- Splenda, Sweet and Low, etc. -- and all products containing them. Some personal experiences with these "poisons" convinced me that the so-called myths regarding the use of toxic chemicals in these products were actually true.
Next I cleared my shelves of any products containing trans fats. To do this I check the ingredients listed on the label and reject any product made with hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils. Too many products tout that they are trans fat-free, but, in truth, if they are made with partially-hydrogenated oil, they contain trans fats. Fully hydrogenated oil doesn't contain trans fats, however, it is solid (saturated) fat. For more info, you can check out: http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/faqs/f/hydrogenated.htm
I buy organic foods as often as economically possible. Stop and Shop has a good, affordable selection with their Nature's Promise line. I stock up on hormone-free chicken and ground turkey (Purdue), when it's on sale because this is a staple for my two dogs and me. My dogs eat what I eat! I started making homemade dog food afer Iams was part of that huge dogfood recall. Another staple is organic eggs, also Nature's Promise (Stop and Shop) -- at least until I can get a few of my own chickens,
but that story is for another time...
My Dream is a Backyard Farm
Not a Farmette Yet!
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Here's a few of the little critters that visit the condo gardens every day!
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