When you realise that everything is connected in this World, you start seeing things completely different and famous phrases like “we are what we eat” become one of your biggest realisations and truths.
I was on a five-year long spiritual journey when my path to Eco and organic lifestyle begun, many things in my life (if not all) have changed. The first and the deepest discovery was that nourishing our body and soul is fundamental for living a healthy and balanced life, as well as for respecting and taking care of our Planet. Unfortunately, (in good old days) we have done too many “inventions” which don’t go with Nature and which have been affecting our health, the health of our kids and the wellbeing of our Planet. GMO products, toxic and poisonous chemicals apparently are not the “best” way to nourish ourselves or the Earth.
When it comes to your kids' health (I have three little boys) your choice about everything becomes very conscious. I started searching the tastiest and the freshest organic products for my family, because not really all of them taste great. The only thing I didn't agree with was the price! We all know that it is extremely expensive to live an organic life and I don't feel that it is fair.
Therefore, in April 2016 I created the Facebook Group where we could buy organic products in bulk and save! Due to people being eager to bulk buy and save, the group tripled in 6 months. I have never anticipated such a response and could have never foreseen commencing an online store and building such a strong community. Well, I trusted God’s plan and just jumped into this huge project with a big enthusiasm and motivation. Thanks God again, I met Katya who shares the same passion and values, and we both believe that we all deserve to have an opportunity to enjoy real products at more affordable prices. But most importantly, our project is not just about organic products and savings.
We want to build a strong and healthy community. We aim to educate ourselves in making the right choices to build our health, to save our Planet, and to create a hopeful future for our next generations. Because we strongly believe – together we can make a difference!
I've been always attracted to healthy lifestyle and wholesome foods. I grew up in Siberia and can still remember that indescribable taste of fresh berries or veggies that my granny used to grow in her garden. Being a biology teacher, she has never used harmful chemicals while growing her fresh produce, that's why it always had an amazing pure taste and was so beneficial for health. When I grew up and started buying food at large local supermarkets, I was greatly disappointed by the quality of products.
All fruits and veggies looked way too perfect, almost artificial. Most of them tasted like plastic. For the first time in my life I started having allergic reactions and constantly felt lack of energy. Later, while I was getting my Master's degree in Environmental Management in France, I learned more about the hazard of herbicides and pesticides and genetically modified produce for human health. I also started buying food at French organic stores and felt a great difference both for my health and energy levels.
Having moved to Melbourne, I was strongly determined to develop my organic lifestyle further and to educate other people on that matter. I am dreaming of building a strong and healthy community of people who share similar values.
Alina is an amazing person genuinely keen on organic lifestyle and I really hope that together we can grow this beautiful community where people support, educate each other, and share their skills and experience.
And by the way, how good does it feel to get back to that pure taste of organically grown products from childhood memories?