Last week Michelle Obama announced that an organic fruit and vegetable garden would be planted at the White House (read article). The Obama family is hoping that the produce from the garden can be used in their meals. The inspiration for the garden was to educate and inspire younger generations to eat healthy and incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into their diet.

Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of chemicals and pesticides, and while there is still some debate over whether organic foods have greater health benefits than regular fresh foods, we do know that organically grown foods are better for the environment and taste great. We might not all have a green thumb or the space to plant our own organic vegetable garden, but we can at least try to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into our meals.

For those who are based in Toronto, and keen to eat healthily and organically, why not try Live Food Bar, Camros Organic Eatery, Whole Foods Market or the Organic Food Company.