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Green dieting is not only eco-friendly, but it is a wonderful way to add fresh, local produce to your diet and get some fresh air when exercising.<\/p><\/div>\n
An easy way to begin Green Dieting and to add healthy foods to your diet is to head to a local farmer\u2019s market. These markets allow you to pick from local and fresh product and meats, which helps to support local farms and, in some cases, organic farming (of course not all foods sold at farmer\u2019s markets are organic \u2013 ask if you\u2019re not sure). Overall, small farming practices are much better for the environment than large scale, mass-production farming that uses large amounts of chemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides and other destructive practices to get products to the grocery store.<\/p>\n
Another benefit of buying local produce is that the foods have not had to travel from far away places, unlike the ones you might find in a chain grocery store. Thus, by green dieting with local products you are helping to lessen the gas that\u2019s been used for food transportation and associated combustion emissions to the environment.<\/p>\n
Most people find that local produce bought from farmer\u2019s markets have more flavor and are often much cheaper than foods you see at the grocery stores. Try heading to the farmer\u2019s market in your area to choose foods to eat for the week, supplementing with your local grocery store as needed. Our family loves a trip to the country on the weekends to the local farmer\u2019s markets. Their selection and quality of cheeses, meats, eggs, fruits and vegetables are far beyond what we can find at a chain grocery store. It is a fun family outing that I have been doing since I was a child.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have a farmer\u2019s market in your area, you can often head to your local grocery store and find organic and natural foods to eat. When in the produce section, look for foods which are labeled as organic. Organic products are grown and manufactured without the use of chemicals and often without GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Consuming foods that have been grown without the use of chemicals or GMO\u2019s is not only good for your health, but is an eco-friendly way to eat that helps to support good farming practices.<\/p>\n
Of course, green dieting doesn\u2019t just include finding natural ways to eat, but also to exercise. When you want to be more eco-friendly in the way you exercise, heading outside for a walk, bike, or run is a great idea. Instead of driving to the gym in order to workout, you will be able to enjoy nature and get into shape. Find a local trail or a park where you can move amongst the trees and animals, helping to burn calories without hurting the environment at the same time. In addition, you might want to volunteer to clean up the parks or the waters near you, also helping you add exercise to your day while also supporting the earth.<\/p>\n
Choosing to go green with your diet and exercise program doesn\u2019t have to be hard. With just a few basic changes to your lifestyle, you will find that being eco-friendly is not only good for the world, but you will also feel better and look better at the same time. Over time, you will find that more green steps are easier to implement once you have these basics down.<\/p>\n
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