foodlove

I've recently been making a concious effort to eat healthier food.
Today I ate a grapefruit for the first time in more than 10 years. ( The last time I didn't like it at all. ) Isn't it funny how the smallest things can catapault you in the right direction? I loved the grapefruit, and I'm committed to find other foods that are equally as delicious and equally as health concious.
I've been making a small effort to eat organically, but I feel that if I'm going to do it, I might as well really do it. I want to eat all organic.
I already shop mostly at a farmer's market nearby. I wish it was out of some big plan of action I had to support local farmers, and partly that does influence me; but it's honestly for purely selfish reasons - I just love it. I've been going to the little store for as long as I can remember. I have some great childhood memories there. The whole atmosphere is more pleasurable when compared to a chain grocery store like Kroger or Meijer. Actually, I love Meijer too, because I swear you can find everything there for really cheap, except for the produce which is not so cheap.
Trentwood( the farm market ) is a tiny store, but they manage to pack an extreme amount of goods in it. There's nothing you can't find in there, I swear.
How funny that a little thing like a grapefruit can inspire so many thoughts and convictions.
All of my recent food purchases have been from Trentwood, not only is the quality of the produce that much better, but it feels good knowing that I'm supporting local businesses rather than a huge chain.
I love food, and I love to love my food. If I can get better food that's better for me, that's better for the people around me, why wouldn't I?
I'm contemplating returning to Vegetarianism - the only meat I've been eating recently is fresh sliced turkey lunchmeat from the meat counter at trentwood... it makes me feel better that it hasn't been pre-packaged and loaded with more preservatives than nessesary. But I could really cut that out without it killing me. I like the idea of vegtarianism. But I don't think I could ever be a vegan, I like cheese and eggs too much. :)