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June, 2008
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” ~ Thomas Edison Do
I Have to Be Wealthy to Eat Healthy? While
it’s true that many food costs double when they are sold as their organic
versions in grocery stores, you really just need to know where to look and
then develop a systematic approach to buying the best food for the best price. Fortunately,
we’re entering the summer season. That means fresh peaches, tomatoes, corn,
peppers, watermelon and many other fresh whole foods can be found in your
local farmer’s markets. Whether you are a city dweller or live out in the
countryside, farmer’s markets are everywhere—just look online under www.localharvest.com.
Many of the farmers are growing their produce organically, but haven’t been
able to cover the expense of being certified organic, so you can simply ask
them whether or not they use pesticides on their crops. Next,
keep in mind the following information on pesticides in produce from the
Environmental Working Group: Highest
in Pesticides Lowest
in Pesticides
Ingredients ·
1 cup water ·
1 cup distilled
white vinegar ·
1 Tbsp. baking
soda ·
20 drops of
grapefruit seed extract* Combine all ingredients in a large container. Then, transfer
to a spray bottle with a pump. Spray mixture on produce and rinse thoroughly
after 5 to 10 minutes. * As for other ideas to keep the prices down, you can skip the pre-cut or packaged foods, which cost much more than the unprepared versions. You can also plan ahead when cooking. If you cook large batches you can freeze some for later or simply add a few new ingredients to change the flavor (i.e. Whole grains like quinoa can be cooked for dinner and then spiced with cinnamon and berries in the morning for breakfast). If you have a family and can buy in bulk (or split bulk purchases with a neighbor or friend), you can also create savings. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is becoming increasingly popular as well. You buy into a farm’s crops for the growing season and pick up your weekly share at a predetermined location. You are helping your local farmer by sharing in the risk of growing the crops, while you gain a weekly supply of a variety of fresh fruits and veggies. A last tip
to eating healthy and within your means, is to look for coupons in the
packaging of your organic foods. They are usually on the inside of the
package. By combining a few of these techniques, knowing when to shop where,
and growing some of your own herbs or vegetables, you will be able to enjoy
the best tasting and highest nutrient foods. And you will end up saving not
only on finances, but on health expenses in the future.
Recipe of the Month:
Quinoa
Salad
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