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Here are a 12 hints to save money and still purchase organic.
1. Dirty Dozen/Clean 15. This list put out by the EWG highlights produce that has the highest and lowest levels of pesticide: www.nakednutritionnow.com/blog/dirty-dozen-clean-fifteen
2. Online Organic Grocery Stores. Green Polka Dot Box has prices 30 to 50% lower than what you’d find at your local store www.greenpolkadotbox.com.
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We all have those days where we just need a jump start day of healthy eating to get back on track. Naked Nutrition has you covered with this 1500 calorie day of clean, organic eating.
Breakfast
Mexican Scrambled Eggs
Snack
Hummus w/ Bell Peppers
Lunch
Salmon Cucumber Boats w/ Green Salad
Boats:
3 oz can wild salmon
1 tbsp capers
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp greek yogurt
squeeze of lemon
dash sea salt
1 cucumber
Combine all ingredients except cucumber. Halve cucumber lengthwise, hollow out each half, and stuff with mixture. Serve with spinach, goat cheese, and pomegranate salad.
Foolproof ways add excitement to your meals without spiking the calories. The solution, sauces!
Almond Satay
3/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup lite coconut milk
2 tbsp Brags Amino Acid
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
Whisk all ingredients together and serve with grilled, organic tofu, chicken, or asian veggie noodles.
Garlic Balsamic Reduction
2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp sea salt
1) Don’t skip meals. Eat breakfast, mid-AM snack, lunch, mid-afternoon snack, and dinner.
2) Drink a big glass of H2O at the start of every meal.
3) Get enough sleep. 10 ways to energize your life.
4) Shop the perimeter of the store to avoid junk foods always found at the center. Stop your sugar addiction now.
5) Plan ahead. 20 Minute Meals done for you.
6) Use small plates to manage your portions. What is a portion really suppose to look like?
7) Have breakfast.
When out to eat, ask for half of your meal to be packed immediately.
Powerful Combos
There are tons of powerful pairs out there. Simon and Garfunkle, Bugs and Daffy, Brad and Angelina, Thelma and Louise, Itchy and Scratchy, and of course chocolate and peanut butter. Just like these folks are meant to be together, these foods are more nutritious when eaten together.
Green Tea + Lemon
A squeeze of lemon lets the body absorbs 13 times more of the tea’s antioxidants.
Tomatoes and Avocado
The heart-disease fighting antioxidant, lycopene is fat soluble. Pairing a healthy fat like avocado increases its impact in the body.
Who isn’t busy? Life these days can feel like it is always on-the-go: demands of work, family, being healthy, taking care of the kids, or just trying to make time for yourself. Set yourself up for success with a healthy array of snack staples to have on hand in your kitchen, office, or car.
In the Pantry (go organic!)
- Almond or Cashew Butter
- Unsweetened soy, almond, rice, or oatmeal milk
- Salsa (homemade made easy)
- Olive, safflower, chili, and sesame oil
- Granola (make your own)
- Agave nectar
If you are one of those folks who loves adding fresh herbs to your meals but do not have the time to chop (or dislike chopping), we have found the perfect solution for you: Microplane Herb Mill. Not only does this product save you time, it makes each and every minced herb uniform. Naked Nutrition used this product for mincing our herbs in these super jazzy recipes: Basil Clive Popcorn, Mint Lime Colorful Quinoa Salad, Tomato Avocado Feta Salad, and to dress up roasted veggies.
Basil, Clive Popcorn
4 cups organic popcorn (popped on stove)
⅓ cup organic butter (melted)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 bunch (chopped)
1 tbsp basil (chopped)
Melt butter and garlic powder. Toss garlic butter, popcorn, and herbs in large bowl.
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