Being very aware of my absence here on Blogger, I must apologize for my lack of effort. However, I do have a good excuse. As most of you who read my blog know I was recently hired by a retail grocery chain specializing in natural foods and products. As part of my employment agreement I am not allowed to promote or disparage the store in any way. So, I was unsure of how to proceed with my food blog. I will not mention the name of the store here, but I will share with you some of the wonderful things I am learning.
My recent job search seemed endless because I was just not getting much of a response, but it turned out well in the end. I am very happy to be working in an industry I love and beginning to feel very passionate about. Eating healthy and enjoying natural non-processed foods is the direction I want to take my family and my friends. My job is definitely a natural fit for me, and I am very excited about my future with the company.
One of the most valuable things I am learning is that it really does not have to be expensive to eat healthy. You just have to get creative and find a store with valuable resources to guide you along the way. There is also no need to feel intimidated by specialty natural food stores. Just because they are special does not always mean they are expensive. Most specialty grocers offer inexpensive products along with specialized foods. If you plan your shopping trip and stick to your list you can find everything you need and not break the bank. It is usually all the wonderful little extras you don't plan for that get shoppers into trouble at the checkout line.
So, if you are lucky enough to have a natural grocery store in your area it is worth checking out. Most stores offer customer service to help you navigate the store and find exactly what it is you need and also offer nutrition and meal planning advice to help you get on the right track. If you still don't think you are ready or motivated to start eating natural foods I suggest watching one of the many great food expose documentaries. Food, Inc. is the most popular, but Fast Food Nation is an eye opener and though I have not seen it yet I have heard Our Daily Bread is also a stomach turner powerful enough to make the biggest junk food junkie read a label. Trust me, you will never look at food the same way again. Happy shopping!
One of the most valuable things I am learning is that it really does not have to be expensive to eat healthy. You just have to get creative and find a store with valuable resources to guide you along the way. There is also no need to feel intimidated by specialty natural food stores. Just because they are special does not always mean they are expensive. Most specialty grocers offer inexpensive products along with specialized foods. If you plan your shopping trip and stick to your list you can find everything you need and not break the bank. It is usually all the wonderful little extras you don't plan for that get shoppers into trouble at the checkout line.
So, if you are lucky enough to have a natural grocery store in your area it is worth checking out. Most stores offer customer service to help you navigate the store and find exactly what it is you need and also offer nutrition and meal planning advice to help you get on the right track. If you still don't think you are ready or motivated to start eating natural foods I suggest watching one of the many great food expose documentaries. Food, Inc. is the most popular, but Fast Food Nation is an eye opener and though I have not seen it yet I have heard Our Daily Bread is also a stomach turner powerful enough to make the biggest junk food junkie read a label. Trust me, you will never look at food the same way again. Happy shopping!
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