There are many good reasons to buy locally grown food. It puts money back into the local economy; it protects the environment by decreasing the usage of fossil fuel and plastic; it is healthier and fresher, because it doesn’t spend days and weeks traveling; it creates a sense of community, and it is usually cheaper. I think that these reasons are good enough to break the habit of going to the supermarket and start buying locally. However, if you are specifically looking for organic food, remember – locally grown isn’t necessarily a synonym for organic.

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American culture is becoming a culture of indoor living. Computer games are slowly replacing outdoor activities and watching TV is becoming much more popular than camping.

Americans are finding all possible ways to make themselves sick and make pharmaceutical companies rich. They overeat, eat junk food, use products packed with chemicals and pesticides, don’t get enough exercise and underestimate the benefits of fresh air. Read more »