Be healthy, Be Green and Be Frugal!

I recently read a really terrific post from the Organic Soul website! 
http://www.organicsoul.org/being-green-being-frugal-5-ways-to-save-money-and-help-the-environment/

Tip #2: Eat Efficient, but still Eat Happy

• First, consider starting an organic garden. The money you save on food will offset the money needed for start-up.
• Eat more veggies and less meat. They’re cheaper, healthier, and decreases demand for a environmentally unsound industry.
• Purchase smaller sized portions. Most restaurants offer half size or some variation of their main meals. Instead of wasting food and money, just go for the smaller size and eat every bit.
• Plan out your meals! When you plan out your eating schedule and meals, you become more secure in your financial planning as well. Aim at spending $5 a day on food – you can do it!

Moral: Food is something we’ve got to deal with everyday. That being so, don’t just “wing it” and instead try to put time and thought into where you’re eating, how you’re eating, and how much you’re paying to eat! Remember: as a consumer, you create demand. The more efficient you eat, the better the message you send to businesses.

I really love all of these suggestions and am working on implementing each and every one of them.  Of course my favorite as of yet is Meal Planning.  I am going to do my research and see if I actually spend $5 per day per person on food.  If not then I am going to attempt to meet this goal.  Food is not just a way to stave off hunger.  It is literally a preventative medicine for your health and a tool to help care for and protect the planet and our environment.  I love food!

`A Votre Sante'