Thank you for attending, Eating Organically on a Budget at the Bound Brook County Library on 6-21-11. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for recipes, organic eating info, and wellness tips.
Here are a 12 hints to save money and still purchase organic.
1. Dirty Dozen/Clean 15
www.nakednutritionnow.com/blog/dirty-dozen-clean-fifteen
2. Rule of Thumb
- thick skin can buy conventional; thin skin stick to organic
3. Always look for store brands
4. Buy in bulk
5. Plan ahead
6. Eat out less and make your own
7. Look for weekly local specials
8. Get coupons from vendors
9. Buy local. Farmer’s Market season is here!
10. Join a CSA (www.localharvest.org)
11. Grow your own
12. Eat less meat
Demo – Arugula and Strawberry Salad
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (go with bulk to save money!)
- 1/2 cup sauted onions
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp lite soy sauce
Whisk together all dressing ingredients and toss in salad.
More:
Suggested books: Omnivorous Dilemma, Michael Pollan; Organic Manifesto, Maria Rodale
Flicks: Food Inc., The Future of Food
Links:
EPA: www.epa.gov/agriculture/torg.html
Organic Trade Assc: www.ota.com
How to Go Organic: www.howtogoorganic.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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June 16, 2011
11:23 pm
Thank you for your presentation tonight at the Bridgewater Library. It was very informative and helpful.