where you live helps!

So while talking to a girlfriend who's hubby is stations at Fort Polk,LA ( inserrt sympathy here)she pointed out that if I lived where she did this whole adventure would be nearly impossible. That got me thinking about a couple of different things. First, I know she's right. Anyone out there whose been to Leesville,LA would know that it's a very very small town with few options as far as shopping is concerned. We were once stationed in a remote town in OK called McAlster,and I wouldn't have been able to find things there either.So,that being said, what if ( gasp!) our next duty station is a place like one of these. A small town with small choices and even smaller minds? Honestly, I really have no clue!! Ha, just kidding. I think that in the past I've had this all or nothing mentality when it comes to healthy living. I'm working on shifting that belief right now. Although I currently live somewhere that is abundant with organic,grass-fed choices,I know that won't always be the case.I have to make choices about how and where I spend my grocery money now. That will be even more crucial when we move to an area that is, let's say, less organic friendly.
The bottom line is this. No matter where you live,your health and the health of your family,heck the health of the planet,should be more important than pretty much anything else!!So, Deb,and and all my other remotely located friends- start small with something simple like changing over your 'dirty dozen'. Your body and the planet will thank you. For those of you who don't know,here's the list of the 12 dirtiest pieces of produce. If you switch to organic here you are eliminating 70% of your toxin exposure!
celery
bell peppers
apples
strawberries
blueberries
peaches
nectarines
spinach
kale
cherries
potatoes
imported grapes
Good Luck my friends!!