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Healthy food, organic, save money -

When most people think about trying to eat organic, they think about the extra expense. They feel like they are going to spend more money on less food. Because of this, they are quick to avoid anything organic. However, it doesn't have to be this way. There are ways to eat organically, without spending a lot of money. You just have to be careful when you are shopping. Here are some tips to go organic (on a budget). Start a Garden One of the cheapest ways to go organic is to start a garden. You can start out small and...

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healthy eating, Healthy food, Home cooked meals, tips for healthy eating -

Feeding the family on a budget can be challenging, especially if you're trying to live healthily. Many parents get overwhelmed with the tasks of work and child raising and find themselves eating out or bringing home takeout many nights per week. This can seem like a practical choice until you calculate the sheer volume of sugar, salt, and processed foods used in modern restaurant food and instant meals at home. The reality is that by cooking at home, you can both cut down on your family's food costs and eat far healthier than you were eating before. The simple ingredients...

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healthy eating, Healthy food, tips for healthy eating -

Everyone knows that healthy eating is essential, no matter how old you are. However, as you age, your body changes and your metabolism drops, making it even more important to eat well. In fact, many seniors gain weight because they aren't able to exercise and move around as well as they used to. Here are some tips to help you watch what you eat so you can be as healthy as possible. Start a food journal.  Write down everything you eat. This may turn into a wake-up call when you realize how much you really eat. Also, write down how...

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Healthy food, packed lunch, save money -

Everyone knows that it is much cheaper to pack a lunch than to buy out every day. This is even true in elementary school, where lunches can still cost you a few dollars a day. That being said, it can be costly to pack your children's lunch every day. Here are some tips to save money when packing lunches. Don't buy pre-made snacks in individual serving sizes.  Though it is much easier to buy chips and snacks that are conveniently packaged as single servings, these can cost you a lot more than buying a large bag of treats and dividing it up...

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Healthy food, Home cooked meals -

You are a single living independently, trying to keep your costs and unhealthy calories down at the same time. On one hand, you know it's a bad idea to live on ramen and frozen chicken nuggets. On the other, it's hard to cook for just one person at home. You wind up picking up food at restaurants the vast majority of the time. This is an all-too-common situation for men and women who live alone and are trying to live practically. Sure, there are tons of resources on how to feed a family for cheap by grocery shopping instead of...

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