The Convenience of Organics

Whitney Belprez, a mom to a 19 month old says, “I think every parent wants to give their children the best start in life and for me, choosing organic is part of that. By teaching kids to eat healthy, fresh, whole foods we are giving them the gift of food health.”

Organic often gets a repuation for being “expensive” and parents feel that they are “priced-out” of the organic food revolution. However, that myth can be conquered with meal planning, sale shopping and saved time. Belprez continues, “We make sacrifices other places, but not when it comes to what food we put in our bodies.” Like many moms, she is always looking for healthy, easy and affordable ways to feed her family organically.

Produce, meat and cheese are the most important components of our diets that are best to keep organic. We are very lucky to have options in Tampa for organic products. Target, Publix, Fresh Market and Whole Foods offer organic products. However, busy families want great prices and convenience-trips to these big box stores can be quiet an outing with little ones in the cart. So what are your other options in Tampa for organic products?

Tampa Bay Organics is a produce delivery company that offers 100% organic produce to your door. Their mission is to make it easy to eat healthy by selecting delicious organic produce to place into your produce box, which is then delivered to your door each week. Talk about a health- conscious families dream! Tampa Bay Organics is offering a great discount for first time customers. Go to www.tampabayorganics.com and sign up using promo code: TBOKIDS for 50% off you first box. Boxes are delivered in three different sizes: small ($33), medium ($42) and large($51). These prices are nearly unbeatable compared to supermarkets prices for organic produce not to mention the beauty of the package arriving at your house or business.

Tampa Bay Organic customer, Kristy Stutz, says, “We choose to feed our children organic produce because we want to do all we can to eliminate pesticides in their food for better overall health and brain development.”  She has enjoyed the convenience of getting her bi-weekly box delivered to her home so that she can feed her daughter fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis with out running around town to find the products.

Beyond Organics Tampa is also a fabulous organic product delivery service. Their products include skin care products, healthy beverages, organic meat & cheese and great snacks like seeds, nuts and crackers.  Another great company that has excellent deals each week is Jem’s Natural Living, located on Sheldon Road in Citrus Falls Commons Plaza. They offer a great selection of food products, organic baby products, organic personal products and some great natural pet products for your furry friend.

By shopping local, minimizing drive time and planning your family’s meals around sales, organic eating can be an affordable option.