Going Organic, well...partially.

Another goal for this past year was to start eating organic.  I've been an avid fan of the show Jon & Kate Plus 8.  Once the sextuplets came along Jon & Kate decided that they wanted to feed their children the healthiest foods.  So they switched to an organic diet.  Now, going all organic is a pricey bill to pay these days.  So I decided that I would purchase 40% organic each time I go grocery shopping.  At first I was scared that all of my grocery money would be gone as soon as I got paid.  Then I'd be left starving or eating junk until the next pay day.  But after my first two trips of really looking at what organic items are out there and becoming familiar with things, it became quite easy.

If you are interested in going organic but are overwhelmed with the prospect just do a little at a time.  Replace one everyday item with it's organic version.  Most of the 40% organic I buy are the staples such as milk, eggs, cereal, canned veggies, meat, bread, cookies, crackers, granola bars, canned soup, etc.  And just because you eat organic doesn't mean you have to be a food snob.  I still eat regular ole food, eat out at restaurants, and enjoy fast food.  But I can tell a difference in my health since going semi-organic.  Plus, I feel like I am helping the earth and the farmers that are really getting in there and trying to get things back to the basics.  And Eden-like mentality, I guess.

Here are just a few things you might find in my kitchen:

Kashi Cereal-Cinnamon Harvest and Island Vanilla shredded wheat

Cascadian Farms cereal, granola bars, frozen fruits/veggies.

Horizon or Organic Valley milk

Horizon or Stonyfield yogurt

Greenwise Publix brand Maple Brown Sugar instant oatmeal, canned veggies

Wolfgang Puck canned soups

Kraft mac-n-cheese (yep, they make organic)

Paul Newman salad dressing, cookies (Ginger O's!!!)

Amy's frozen meals