Over the past 2+ years we’ve made substantial changes to our diet as a family. We’ve eliminated most processed foods, my wife makes most thing from scratch (and is a good cook to boot) and we buy mostly organic or local. It’s been a big shift for us, but an essential one.

Here’s a short video that our kids enjoyed which hammers home the crux we’re in with the American food industry. It’s amusing, but educational and scary…

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To search for local farmers, markets, and co-ops in your area go here.

I’ve been hearing tons lately about New Years Resolutions. They mainly revolve about getting healthy: either eating better or exercising more. I for one, and not big into resolutions. I don’t think they work. You either want to change or you don’t. The fact that it’s the New Year shouldn’t matter. But I digress…

What I wanted to do in this post was brag on the awesomeness of my wife. About a year and a half ago, she decided that we needed to be a family that ate healthy and was more environmentally friendly. It’s been a process for us to refine our eating and living habits, but it’s truly been great. We’ve gone partial organic, she makes her own bread and pretty much everything else from scratch. The processed foods aren’t all gone, but they are a rarity around here. We recycle more and buy less. It’s been a family thing. We didn’t do it all at once, like I said, it’s been a process. Each day we’re a little more healthy and a little more green. I don’t know where this family would be without her.

If you’re ever interested about being green and a Christian, I’d recommend this excellent book by Matthew Sleeth: Serve God, Save the Planet. It’s a great starting point.