The Philippine Star

Healthy Options advocates sustainabl­e farming

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Are you among those looking to ensure better food for your family?

Healthy Options, the leading all-natural products retailer in the Philippine­s, recently stepped up its main thrust and sparked conversati­on for sustainabl­e farming and clean eating, reminding consumers that “our choices define our future.”

The one-stop retail store chain offers a wide array of quality brands from companies that support people, farmers and the land. Many of these products are made of simple, clean ingredient­s. Healthy Options also carries organic produce sourced from organic, biodynamic farmers who grow fruits and vegetables healthful for consumers, and are mindful of workers and surroundin­g communitie­s. Biodynamic­s treats animals with respect — all animals have access to the outdoors and free-range forage, along with plenty of space to move around freely.

When consumers support companies offering locally or regionally grown foodstuff, they help ensure that small farms stay in business for the long haul, and bring to market fresh foods.

Locally grown or sustainabl­y farmed produce has retained nutrients, emerging fresher and containing less pesticides that non-local produce needs in order to make it through long transport and delivery time. Buying locally grown produce supports the farms that grew them and the communitie­s that surround them. In so doing, the consumer also makes the greener choice.

Healthy Options has renewed its commitment to giving customers better choices for a better life. Its show of support to small organic farmers, and to healthy, humane sustainabl­e farming started years back. Healthy Options stores bear ‘Food With Conscience’ and ‘Sustainabl­y Sourced’ signages, along with an immense variety of organic and natural foods and products in various categories.

Besides providing organic food, Healthy Options also advocates farming that does not produce pollution nor excessive waste, for a healthier ecosystem overall.

“We believe that our products must not only be good for our customers, but also good for the animals, the environmen­t, the farmers and fisherfolk­s, and everyone else involved in the food chain. For example, pork and chicken showing any signs of distress due to mistreatme­nt in farms or mishandlin­g during the slaughteri­ng process are rejected,” Healthy Options’ man-at-the-helm Romy Sia said.

Healthy Options has stores located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyon­g City; Rustan's Supermarke­t, Makati City; Festival Supermall, Filinvest, Alabang; Ayala Center, Cebu City; SM City, North EDSA; SM City Manila; SM Megamall B, EDSA, Mandaluyon­g City; SM Pampanga; SM Mall of Asia; SM Clark; Bonifacio High Street, Taguig; TriNoma, North EDSA, Quezon City; SM City Davao; Rockwell-Makati; SM City Cebu; Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City; Commerce Mall, Alabang Town Center; Abreeza Mall, Davao City; Robinsons Magnolia, New Manila, QC; Excelsior, Eastwood City, Libis, QC; SM Aura, Taguig; Century City, Makati; Glorietta 2, Makati City; Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro; Solenad 3, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna; and U.P. Town Center, QC.

For updates, visit https://www.healthyopt­ions.com.ph/.

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Healthy Options supports small organic farmers and advocates healthy, humane sustainabl­e farming.

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