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From Farm to Jar: The Fascinating Journey of Organic Nation's Pickles

Pickles are more than just a condiment in India—they are a tradition. At Organic Nation, we bring you the authentic taste of India’s rich c

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Let's talk about living naturally

I was lucky enough to grow up in a small town in New Jersey located only 30 minutes outside of the international hub known as New York City. As I got older, I began spending more and more time in the city and immersed myself in the booming trend that was based on eating organic and becoming environmentally friendly. 

For a city that seems to be based on consumerism and pollution from an outsider’s perspective, the idea of reducing your carbon footprint, practicing holistic medicine and eating organic was and continues to be a popular topic.

The people I met and companies I became exposed to in New York City opened my eyes to a world that I was unaware of. I began to watch documentaries like The Human Experiment, which lead me to do my own research on the meat industry and the harmful chemicals that are used in our everyday products.

For about three years I chose to live as organic as possible. I boycotted meat industries that pumped their products with harmful additives, purchased only organic beauty products and supported businesses that promoted safe environmental practices. In doing so, I felt more connected with my mind, body and the environment around me. 

When I arrived in Gainesville last year, I was saddened to find that Dominoes and McDonald’s were the preferred choices of restaurants to visit by my peers. At one point, I was certain that I would have to adjust to living as the typical college student.

It was not until spring semester that I began to talk to locals and students who shared my same interests and discovered that Gainesville was actually a hub of sustainability and organic growth.

GreenLeaf is my space to showcase the various restaurants and companies that support our local farmers, help to protect the environment and enrich consumer’s bodies with healthy ingredients. I will also share my favorite recipes, products and tips and tricks on how to save money on food and products while living green as a college student.

Where does GreenLeaf come from?

Green leaves represent everything to me that is pure and simple, two qualities that are lacking in the industries in which we support today. I thought that GreenLeaf would be the most suitable title for what my blog is trying to promote. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing. 

All photos are taken by me. 

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Bee's Knees cocktail- 1.5 oz @organicnation Gin, tsp @savannahbeeco Tupelo honey, tsp lemon juice #cocktails #craftcocktails #organicnation #honey #gin (Taken with Instagram)