How to be chemical free

Good morning, dear readers.

So far we have five participants, including me. I think this can be very interesting.

I received an email this morning asking does chemical free basically mean organic? Yes and no. Chemical free is a bit more strict than organic. Some organic foods are processed, and some organic produce still uses some pesticides that aren't quite as bad for us, but it still defeats the purpose.

Here is an example of a chemical free, well balanced daily meal plan:

Breakfast:
Local, free range eggs, prepared to your liking
Homemade toast (or locally prepared bread that only includes whole food ingredients)
Fresh fruit, from a local farm or orchard (can be purchased at an organic food market, or at the local farm directly, but question them about their pesticide use, if it's not posted clearly)
Homemade or organic (dye free/chemical free) yogurt (such as Stonyfield Farm brand)
*If you use butter on your toast, ensure the ingredients are sweet cream and salt only...or make your own! Used sparingly, a little bit of natural fat is actually good for you. :)
*Fresh squeezed orange juice (from local, pesticide free oranges)
*Natural coffee or tea (honey or sugar for sweeteners if used, organic bovine growth hormone free milk or cream)

Lunch:
*Ham salad sandwich (prepare enough to use for several meals throughout the week) - made with a local, grass fed ham and mixed with homemade mayo, nayonnaise or organic mayo, checking the ingredients to make sure they are all natural, and homemade relish, or organic, served on your homemade bread or locally prepared bread that only includes whole food ingredients
*Sliced cucumbers (locally grown)
*Homemade or all natural hummus with cucumbers and carrots
*Water

Dinner:
*Grass fed steak tips (more omega 3's than salmon, far fewer calories and fat than traditional red meat and NO negative impact on the heart)
*Homemade french fries (thinly sliced potatoes, basted with olive oil, salt and pepper) baked
*Fresh green beans, sauteed lightly in olive oil and fresh garlic
*Water, iced tea or milk to drink

Dessert:
*Fresh berries in whipped cream (all natural, of course)

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Obviously, follow any diet you want, but that is an example of what one (delicious) day of healthy, chemical free food would look like.

Let me know if you have any questions!