Organic Food Online

Did You Know?

According to the Environmental Working Group, peaches top the list of most contaminated fruits and vegetables. An astonishing 97 percent of peaches test positive for pesticides. However, peaches aren't the only problem. Most of your produce is contaminated with pesticides.

While washing contaminated produce may help eliminate toxins, they are still present in the foods you eat. Peeling may also help, but at the expense of valuable nutrients that your body needs to be healthy.

You can avoid feeding your family dangerous chemicals with their foods by purchasing organic produce whenever you can. Thankfully, it is getting easier to find organic products. Organic food stores are popping up everywhere. The popularity of farmer's markets is growing rapidly since the scare of E. coli in prepackaged spinach, and many people are learning the joy of growing their own vegetables organically as well.

If you live far away from town, have difficulties leaving your house, or just don't have the time to shop, you still can buy organic foods for your family whenever you want to. Simply buy your organic food online.

Organic Food Online

The following online sources are great places to start your search for organic food online:

• Diamond Organics sells organic food online and guarantees overnight delivery nationwide in the United States. Based in California, Diamond Organics has been providing customers with farm fresh organic meat, dairy and produce for over 16 years. In addition, they offer gift baskets, organic flowers and several sampler programs. All perishable items have a 100 percent guarantee. If you have any problems they will gladly replace the item or offer you a refund or store credit. Samplers and gift baskets have shipping fees included in the price. Additional items are shipped at $1.20 per pound. You can even make a custom standing order to be shipped weekly or monthly to your home.
• Organic Kingdom carries over 650 organic food products as well as personal care items, books, gardening and pet supplies and much more. While their main distribution center is in Oregon, they have several smaller centers throughout the United States, making fast delivery easy. International shipping is also offered. Shipping charges vary, with a minimum of $10.
• Sun Organic of California has an impressive selection of organic food online as well as pet foods, soaps and gift packs. Most orders are shipped within 48 hours. You pay actual UPS shipping charges, with an additional handling fee of $2.50 on each order. A free catalog is also available to download or through the mail.
• Organic Kitchen has a long list of organic stores; some offer online ordering and others do not. Stores are listed for the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

For more information about buying organic food for you family, order the free shopper's guide available from the Environmental Working Group. The guide is a free download that lists their "Dirty Dozen" of the most contaminated fruits and vegetables as well as the "Cleanest 12" fruits and vegetables that have minimal pesticide contamination. Simply enter your email address for the free guide and to subscribe to their monthly eBulletin here.