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Going Green on a college student budget?

I’m trying to go green and eat way better. Stuff like non processed food. But it seems that most Organic Food is expensive. So I’m willing to spend a little more coin for a apple or two. So does anyone have any tips. Like simple recipes, and how to reuse some things. That would be great. ^_^

I’m back in college and have been finding ways to eat healthy while still paying my tuition. I set a challenge of 5.00 a day and easily do that using a very basic diet. Mejedra (lentils and rice with salad and carmelized onions and oil and vinegar dressing) is a frequent choice. Yogurt (homemade, but organic is affodable if on sale) with ground flaxseed (a coffee grinder is indispensable) and a little frozen fruit/jam/fruit butter/honey or cinnamon is great for breakfast. Eggs, oatmeal, and peanut butter (if your not allergic) are your friends. Slowcookers make awesome soups for pennies. Buy herbs and spices in the bulk food section on an as needed basis (cuts down on pakaging and spoilage)

Do a little resarch reguarding what foods have the most pesticide residues and buy THOSE organic… or find local farmers at market that grow organic without being certified organic (WAY cheaper)

Green and frugal go hand in hand outside of the world of fast food. In much of the world food options are no where near as extensive as we expect them to be here. Part of going green is a mindset of lowering our expectations – strawberries are not SUPPOSED to be available year around. Canning, preserving and freezing (when crops come in and food is cheaper at farmers markets) is a very responsble way of saving what is grown locally so that you dont have to import fresh foods year around. Obviously if you are living in a dorm storage may not be an option, but the simplicity/avalability mindset is a must.

I buy my organic breads at the dayold bakery outlet (half a block from my bus transfer station – had to look for that one). Clothes are mostly from clothing swaps organized by a friend (all left overs go to the thrift store so its a win/win/win).

Being frugal and green just takes a little more time and care. Sustainability is a gradual learning process. Make one better choice a day, one better habit a week, explore one low impact ingredient a month. Exploring how third world inhabitants eat (Vegetarian Indian, Mexican, and Thai cooking; food using the meat of small animals – chicken, turkey, fish vs large animals cows, pigs ect) is especially helpful in finding new ideas.

Simple and Pretty Apple Cake Recipe

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