Here’s an amazing interactive picture that can show you just how far your grocery store-bought produce came to get to you. Click on the link to see it.
It shows in clear form just why buying your fruits and vegetables from local farmers not only supports local agriculture, but saves countless pounds of carbon emissions by cutting down the travel distance.
It also means your food will be fresher!
Sources:
Goodhttp://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2009/12/14/Find-Out-Just-How-Far-Your-Produce-Traveled.aspx
Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your community pharmacist or physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.
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