Sustainable
At For The Health Of It, we take great pride in providing the 30A and surrounding areas of Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Water Color, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Panama City, Destin and San Destin with largest selection of sustainable foods and other products. Certified organic, natural, local, non GMO, recycled, green and environmentally friendly are all part of our store’s mission. From the biodegradable cups in our juice bar to the land fill friendly grocery bags, our intention is to bring only the best to our community.
While we do stock many of the industries name brand staples, we also source from our local farmers, cattlemen, bee keepers, bakers, soap makers and other like minded folks. Foods such as Hastings Farms Grass Fed Beef & Lamb, Barrett & Sons Tupelo Honey, La Loba’s Bakeries fine baked goods, Raw & Juicy’s raw food treats and the Soap Pedaler’s organic body soaps are a few of the great local items we feature.
You want organic? We have the area’s largest selection of organic foods:
Grass fed organic meats, produce, eggs, dairy, cheese, raw foods, beans, grains, coffees & teas, snacks, super foods and so much more are part of our food selection that you will find.
Special Organic Needs
Do you have a special dietary need? No worries, we got you covered with a huge line of Gluten Free, dairy free, sugar free, macrobiotic, vegan, soy free, nut free and even Paleo foods.
Our staff will provide you with the help you need whether you are the seasoned organic food junkie or the newbie searching for what is good.
For more information on organic please check out the top ten reasons to go organic from our friends at The Organic Trade Association.
Why organic?
Organic agriculture is a production method that emphasizes the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. Organic food products are produced using:
• Agricultural management practices that promote healthy eco-systems and prohibit the use of genetically engineered seeds or crops, sewage sludge, long-lasting pesticides, herbicides or fungicides.
• Livestock management practices that promote healthy, humanely treated animals by providing organically-grown feed, fresh air and outdoor access while using no antibiotics or added growth hormones.
• Food processing practices that protect the integrity of the organic product and disallow irradiation, genetically modified ingredients (GMOs) or synthetic preservatives.
Top 10 Reasons to Go Organic!
Courtesy of our friends at The Organic Trade Association
1. Organic products meet stringent standards
Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs.
2. Organic food tastes great!
It’s common sense — well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become nourishing food for people and animals.
3. Organic production reduces health risks
Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that sustain us.
4. Organic farms respect our water resources
The elimination of polluting chemicals and nitrogen leaching, done in combination with soil building, protects and conserves water resources.
5. Organic farmers build healthy soil
Soil is the foundation of the food chain. The primary focus of organic farming is to use practices that build healthy soils
6. Organic farmers work in harmony with nature
Organic agricultural respects the balance demanded of a healthy ecosystem: wildlife is encouraged by including forage crops in rotation and by retaining fencerows, wetlands, and other natural areas.
7. Organic producers are leaders in innovative research
Organic farmers have led the way, largely at their own expense, with innovative on-farm research aimed at reducing pesticide use and minimizing agriculture’s impact on the environment.
8. Organic producers strive to preserve diversity
The loss of a large variety of species (biodiversity) is one of the most pressing environmental concerns. The good news is that many organic farmers and gardeners have been collecting and preserving seeds, and growing unusual varieties for decades.
9. Organic farming helps keep rural communities healthy
Organic agriculture can be a lifeline for small farms because it offers an alternative market where sellers can command fair prices for crops.
10. Organic abundance — foods and non-foods alike
Now every food category has an organic alternative. And non-food agricultural products are being grown organically — even cotton, which most experts felt could not be grown this way.
For The Health Of It
South Walton’s Organic Grocer & Massage Therapy Provider
2217 West County Hwy 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850.267.0558 | fax 850-267-1901 | e-mail
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