Organic care is a way of life.
Organic care also relates to being aware of what you put onto your body. From the use of pesticides in the farming of cotton to the inclusion of synthetic additives in moisturizers and shampoos, many of the items we rely on from day to day contain elements that are not natural.
Organic care continues within your home by having safe, natural organic products. Many of the cleaning products on sale are packed with hazardous chemicals and allergens. What many people don’t realize is that for every chemical laden cleaner in their kitchen closet, there is an equally effective natural alternative. Organic care involves taking a step back from these substances and replacing them instead with natural products like lemon juice, vinegar and salt.
It is all about utilizing natural ingredients that have not been treated with chemical pesticides; it's about buying produce that has not come about as a result of animals being inhumanely treated or fed on GM products.
However, it is about much, much more. You'll find that it will encourage you to think more deeply about the wider issues connected to food production. So although this decision will undoubtedly offer you an enhanced sense of health and well being, it will also allow you to play your part in making the world around you a better place.
How do I get started?
If what you've read so far has convinced you to think about making the switch to natural cooking, you're probably wondering where to begin. The best idea is probably to start with making little changes. For example:
* Commit yourself to buying 2 or 3 organic products every time you go shopping.
* Start off with everyday groceries like milk, bread and potatoes.
* Start cooking organic food more often than cooking non organic food.
* Find out about local farmers markets where organic produce is sold.
* Conduct some research online to find out which companies support cooking organic
When you first decide to begin cooking organic, it's good to get into the habit of checking the labels on the products you buy. Not everything that says "natural" on the packaging is organic. However, rest assured that the benefits of cooking organic, both to you and to others, far outweigh any little adjustments you may have to make.
