So, if we go by the father of Nutrition Weston Price, we know how important it is to learn where your food comes from and how it is grown. You are better in control and empowers you to make informed decisions that benefit your personal health.
What you want to know is if the food has been grown with chemicals and pesticides, thus reducing your exposure to harmful chemicals. Foods that are picked locally may offer more nutritional value than foods that travelled distance to get to you. Therefore, fresher and more nutrient dense.
Further, an animal’s diet and treatment is directly reflective of the nutritional quality of the meat. An example is a pasture raised eggs are higher in healthy fats and vitamins.
If you are trying to manage food allergies than knowing the exact ingredients, handling processes is critical for these sensitivities. Your food choices have a direct effect on the planet as it reduces transportation distance which lowers greenhouse emissions. Supporting farmers maintains their ability to continue using sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices, which promotes healthy soil, conserves water and protect biodiversity.
Supporting local also keeps money in your community, creates jobs locally, economic stability and the connection to the people who produce your food. This should be aligning and fostering your connection to supporting a healthier, more sustainable and equitable food system.
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