Here in our house, we follow a traditional eating lifestyle. Basically we eat all organically when we can, we do not eat processed or packaged foods, and we live on a strict grocery budget and meal plan system. It took some time and effort to get to this point. But along the way we learned a ton and had so much fun doing it. We support local agricultural efforts by buying from local farms which is another great thing for the local community here.

So at best, we know how our food is grown, raised and stored. And why shouldn’t we? We have had to email cookware companies and food companies certain questions as exactly what is in what they sell for a few specific things we get online. The good food companies openly share exactly how the do things at their location.

In a regular grocery store setting, how do you know what you’re eating? Well for one, look at the back of the label. It tells some of the story. Have you ever seen the ingredient natural flavors? Basically food companies can put a whole list of FDA approved additives in and just label it natural flavors.

Challenge the companies you buy from to email you what they actually put in their food. Chances are they will not tell you. They have too much to hide and will not tell you a thing. So go to Google, start slowly and learn more about what it is you are actually eating. Be informed! Ask your doctor for help if you need it.