The sustainable foods movement is not just a facet of political action. It affects the consumer as much as the producers. Eating local and organic foods is not just a way to invest in one's own community, it is a way to ensure the quality of the food you eat. Eating organic means less chemicles, such as herbicides, pesticides, and hormones, were used in the food's growth and thus less of such harmful substances enter your body. Buying local usually means less preservatives and additives needed to be added to the food to keep it "fresh" across vast distances meaning first-off, that your food will likely taste better, but also, that it will be better for you.