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Today's friendly advice is about:Natural organic productsThe term organic has gone mainstream. Forty years ago, natural organic products were limited to a few wilted items in the health food store's cooler. Not now. Natural and organic stores carry everything from mattresses to shoes. Small mom and pop health food stores have given way to massive supermarket-sized chain stores offering all the needs for daily living in a healthier organic form. Even people living far from the progressive retail markets of the big city can find natural organic products online. Health-conscious consumers everywhere can order chemical and pesticide free bedding, clothing, furniture, building materials, and of course, organic foods. For shoppers who want to reduce their exposure to the harmful effects of synthetic pesticides, growth hormones and chemical additives, nirvana is just a block – or a click - away. Green productsThe world is turning green. No, not the trees and the grass: the term green now refers to chemical free alternatives in everything from baby diapers to kitchen cleaners. The demand for brightly-colored soaps and detergents has given way to consumer requests for nearly clear but far safer formulas. Formerly stark white diapers and onsies for newborns are now a soft shade of vanilla, reflecting their un-dyed, unbleached, natural organic cotton material. Paper goods now list the percentage of recycled content. The demand for green & organic products now covers everything from flooring and house paint to hybrid cars. And retailers are responding, offering safer, less processed versions of the products everyone needs. If you're looking for greener choices, read the label. Green products are usually prominently labeled with their attributes. Phrases like unbleached, dye-free, chemical free, organic, and recycled are a good indication that the products you're buying are part of the new green revolution. Organic foodsThere is no doubt; natural organic foods are healthier. Although recent articles have touted the advantages of local produce over long distance organics, the long term health risks of fat-soluble chemicals and pesticides far outweigh the slight increase in some vitamins and minerals found in local but chemically treated produce. To be sure your food is organic, look for a USDA or California organic food certification. These labels mean that your food was grown and processed without the addition of synthetic chemicals. If you're buying meat, milk or eggs, look for antibiotic and hormone-free labeling. Don't confuse natural foods with natural organic foods. There is no standard definition for natural foods, so ingredients like bleached sugar, preservatives, and food coloring can be legally used in these products. Browse through all of the different mail order catalogs and online catalogs available to find the best catalog for you. And if there's a catalog you can't find, just let us know! |
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