A while ago, in an effort to eat locally, my husband and I joined Farm Fresh To You, and we have since looked forward to each delivery with excited anticipation. Not only does it cut down on what we have to buy at the Co-Op, but also it supports local farmers and environmentally-friendly farming practices, both of which I am happy to help.

Eating local is a trend that is slowly sweeping the nation, and it’s a good one to jump in and join, if you haven’t already. Things like the recent tomato/jalapeno contamination could have been avoided (or at least contained more quickly) by eating locally.

Whether local to you means within your state, within 100 miles, or within your city, by reducing the distance between where produce grows and your plate, you’ll be helping support sustainable food systems.

If you don’t shop at a Co-Op, try it. We joined our local Co-Op after I was diagnosed with cancer so we could find pesticide-free produce. Sure, sometimes it’s a bummer not to find apples in the aisles year round, but there are plenty of in-season goodies I’ve discovered, too. Plus, there are stickers on bin stating where the produce “grew up”, so I know which farms I’m supporting and where my foods got their start.

Even if you only shop for produce at your local Co-Op every once in a while, every little bit helps. Plus, the produce is tasty and vibrant, which makes it all the better to eat!

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(One of my biggest food struggles after cancer was that I no longer wanted to live a life of deprivation. I went the opposite way. I wanted it all, now! I have since found a balance.)

During cancer treatment, I started buying organic foods and we joined our local Co-Op, where today we shop for 90 percent of our food (the other 10 percent is bought here).

In the past few years, I’ve explored vegetarianism, then veganism, and I’m now back to eating meat (occasionally) and fish.

Yes, we drink soy milk, eat soy ice cream and use soy butter, but there’s nothing like real cheese. And although I do love tofu, sometimes I just really want a pork chop.

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