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Healthy Food on the Cheap

You can eat inexpensively and still eat well.
1, 2, and 3) Shop around, look for sales, and use coupons. No brainers.
4) Put aside a little prep time. Homemade tastes better, and is better for you. Make double batches and freeze for up to two months. I’ve gotten into the habit of […]

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13May2008 | Lisa | 4 comments | Continued
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Remember the Tomatoes? Heirloom Seeds

In between discussions of high blood pressure, and the upcoming dreaded first colonoscopy, those of us of the “I owned an 8-track once” generation, will sometimes sit around reminiscing about the good old days. One sunny spring afternoon recently, amidst the usual memories of the firsts- first communion, first part time job, first […]

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22Apr2008 | Lisa | 3 comments | Continued
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Is Fair Trade Coffee About Profit, Politics or People?

[[[After reading Trent’s recent post, Saving Money Versus Saving the World, at The Simple Dollar, I thought it was worth revisiting Fair Trade. (See my post from last January on Fair Trade Organic Coffee.)]]]
At first it was part of a grassroots movement to change the world. But now it’s big business. […]

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12Apr2008 | Lisa | 5 comments | Continued
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“Found Object Meals” and Other Eating Tips for the Frugal

My grocery bill’s up, in spite of coupon fever. Time to pull out all the stops. I still enjoy a night out once in a while, but when eating in, I’m watching my dollars more than ever. Here’s how I’m doing it-
Only eat organic when necessary. Eating organic is important, but […]

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28Mar2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
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Misleading Food Labels

I am on the “deceitful marketing” rampage since my last post on credit cards. I may as well keep going, and get it out of my system.
This one is on food labeling. We’ll start with some definitions. Then I’ll site a few particularly irritating examples.
100% Organic- Means just that. You can’t […]

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22Mar2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
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The 100 Mile Diet

March in Massachusetts is not the time to be thinking about eating locally grown food. Nothing has grown here for six months. My spring crocuses are just starting to surface. Without preparation, I’d be living on meats, dairy, and maple syrup. Nevertheless, I thought I would explore these “Four Easy Steps […]

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19Mar2008 | Lisa | 3 comments | Continued
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The Price of Eating Organic- and Coupons!

I realized about thirty years ago that, if I wanted to be healthier, I would have to incorporate more organic foods into my diet. Even back in the late 1970’s, when I was just entering college, scientific studies were available showing the dangers of many common foods. Fruits and vegetables were covered with […]

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28Feb2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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No Bargains Here: Clone Burgers with GM fries

One thing is for sure: we are not eating the same food our grandparents ate. Science continues to invade our pabulum, and it is here to stay.

The most recent contribution: On January 16th the FDA approved meat and milk use from most cloned animals. No labeling is required, since they have […]

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22Feb2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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The Story On Farm Raised vs Wild Salmon

We’ve known the benefits of salmon on our heart’s health for years now.
But should I buy farm raised salmon or wild salmon? Are all those health nuts out there having panic attacks about this over nothing?

At my local fish market, farm raised salmon is $6.99/lb. Wild Salmon is $13.99/lb. That’s a big difference. At […]

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10Feb2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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When Buying Organic Pays Off and Doesn’t

The following article was obtained from Consumer Reports:
Know when it pays to buy organic food products to reduce your exposure to pesticides and other additives, when it might sometimes pay, and when it’s a waste of your money.
Buy these items organic as often as possible:
What: Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, […]

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29Jan2008 | Lisa | 4 comments | Continued
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Slow Food USA- Fruits and Vegetables

To quote the Slow Food USA Website:
Slow Food USA envisions a futurefood system that is based on the principles
of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability, and social justice – in
essence, a food system that is good, clean and fair.

Eating produce the Slow Food way sounds expensive. Check out these facts:

The Myth: Cha-Ching!- It […]

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27Jan2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Fair Trade Organic Coffee

In general, expect to give up a little piece of your rock if you commit to buying Fair Trade (henceforth known as FT) coffee. The cha-ching factor can be significant, especially if you find a particular brand that you like. But, the good news is, as demand increases, availability, quality, and deals, are also increasing.My […]

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20Jan2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued