Re: Eating locally/seasonally

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> Hello. I have been struggling with trying to eat locally and

> seasonally here in northern Minnesota on this diet. As you know we are

> in the beauty of winter and along with that comes lack of produce. The

> only produce that could be considered somewhat local and seasonal are

> root vegetables and winter squash as well as onions because they all

> keep well. We have been eating a ton of onions with all our meat and

> fat dishes but it is hard to keep with the traditions of eating

> seasonal/local because all the root veggies are too high in carbs. I

> have been eating some red potatoes because I have read that they are a

> lot less starchier than the other kinds. I think the veggies that

> travel here from California and Mexico are a lot less tasty and also

> much more vitamin depleted than the local root veggies. I am torn

> here. Any thoughts or suggestions regarding this matter? Peace!

Crystal

==>Hi Crystal. You will do better if you eliminate foods not on the

diet list, i.e. potatoes, rather than being concerned about getting

local and seasonal products. Even though other countries' " certified

organic " standards are not as high as they are in the U.S. or Canada,

they do carry the 5 digit sticker starting with 9, and they are very

safe to eat. By the way the use of the word " organic " is not as

regulated as " certified organic. "

I buy " certified organic " only, at the health store or farmer's market

in my City.

Cheers, Bee