This video called “How to Buy Green Produce” is brought to you by Tree Hugger TV. It’s not an exciting video by any means, but it does get a point across. What else would you expect for approximately two minutes of video? This video takes that is familiar to use all – the supermarket. The man in the video is interviewing food author Marion Nestle. The main complaint about this video is that it’s difficult to hear everything that is being said because of poor sound quality.
There is an introductory discussion on apples. If you watch this video, you will learn that the purpose of wax on apples is to protect them while they are being shipped. Testing has shown that it’s too big to be absorbed into the skin. Video tip #1: It is important that you wash fruit to remove any excessive wax because the wax is not soluble.
You may have wondered where apples come from when it’s not apple season? If you haven’t, then maybe you should. The point is that they can come from anywhere. They are no longer required to have labels, so unless they have a label you will just not know. So if your apples came from overseas, then you are paying transportation costs in the price of your apple. Video tip #2: Buying local can ensure fresher produce. Look for country of origin label.
Marion defines what it means for a vegetable to be grown organically. Unfortunately, this part was a bit difficult to understand, so you will not understand the entire message. However, you will still learn that it is good for the plant. Video tip #3: Support local farms by visiting your local farmers market.
This video is recommended. It provides a basic understanding of buying green produce. You really cannot go wrong by watching it.
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