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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.
3. Always look for store, organic brands. Check out Shop Rite Organics, Trader Joe’s Organics and Stop & Shop – Natures Promise. Explore. Explore. Explore!
4. Buy in bulk (bulk bins and big box stores like Price Club). Basil Bandwagon has a great selection of organic brown rice, quinoa, beans, nuts, and flours.
5. Plan ahead. Your guide to planning ahead found here.
6. Eat out less and make your own take-in.
7. Look for weekly local sales and set Google Alerts to track food trends that are effecting cost.
8. Get coupons from vendors. Some of our favorites are Organic Valley, Stoneyfield, Amy’s, Coleman Organic Chicken,
9. Buy local. The Hunterdon Land of Trust Farmers Market Sundays from 9-2PM has a great selection of organic produce, meats, and more.
10. Join a CSA – Community Supported Agriculture (www.localharvest.org, www.justfood.org). Sandbrook Meadow Farmer still has shares open!
11. Grow your own. Need a recipe for your arugula? This Arugula Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing is delish.
12. Eat less meat. Go Greek with this spicy meat-free pasta for Meatless Monday.
More:
Suggested books: Omnivorous Dilemma, Michael Pollan; Organic Manifesto, Maria Rodale; The China Study, Dr. Campbell
Flicks: Food Inc., The Future of Food, King Corn
Links:
EPA: www.epa.gov/agriculture/torg.html
Organic Trade Assc: www.ota.com
Email us now, nakednutritionnow@gmail.com, to obtain your FREE Health Consultation and 10% off cooking class for attending the workshop. Thank you for coming!
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