- Buy Local. The food did not need to be transported and so there is a better chance it was picked ripe, that it has less waxing and coatings, and less energy was wasted in bringing it to you. Check the sticker on the fruit to see where it's from.
- Buy organic, get it the real way, the way nature planned it. The sticker on the fruits and vegetables will have a number. If it starts with a 9, you’re good to go. 9 means organic.
- Buy in season. Some of the health boosters now in season are blueberries, cherries, garlic, asparagus and watermelon.
- Go to farmers market to get the produce directly from the source. To find out where there is a farmers market near you check Local Harvest.
- Check if it is ripe. Fruit that has been ripen on the tree tastes better and has more nutrients.
- Tap on your watermelon with your hand, a deep hollow sound gives an indication of ripeness and sweetness.
- Take a look: greens should look vibrant and alive, if they have started to yellow or wilt, move on.
- For other veggies, see that they are firm but not too hard, you want them to appear vibrant and appetizing. No signs of discoloration or mold.
- With Garlic you can check the bottom to see if it looks clean or if some black mold has started to grow, Onions should have no smell.
Bottom Line: if it looks great, looks fresh and appetizing and is organic you’re good. (Some non-organic produce looks good because of chemicals or genetically modified genes, but tastes like nothing and has little nutrients). Coming soon, an article about organic. Keep it real!
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