Without Going Broke Natural Living The Frugal Way Erin Boyd Odom wwwthehumbledhomemakercom Raise your hand if you want to feed your family healthy food Informal Poll ID: 752175
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Can You Be Crunchy Without Going Broke?
Natural Living The Frugal Way!
Erin Boyd Odom
www.thehumbledhomemaker.comSlide2
Raise your hand if you want to feed your family healthy food.
Informal Poll
Raise your hand if you want to eliminate toxins from your
cleaning
supplies and
other everyday items.
R
aise
your hand if you can afford to pay hefty prices to do so.Slide3
My MotivationSlide4
The ProblemSlide5
Growing UpSlide6
In 1994 GMO-grown foods were introduced in stores.By 1999, they began to dominate the marketplace.
Changes in Food
GMOs are organisms
whose
genetic
material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic
engineering.Slide7
Most Common GMOs
Canola
90%
of crop is GMO
Corn
88%
of crop is GMO
Cotton
90%
of crop is GMO
Hawaiian Papaya
988 acres are GMO
Soy
94%
of crop is GMO
Sugar Beets
95%
of crop is GMO
Zucchini & Squash
25,000 acres are GMOSlide8
GMOs may be hidden in processed food ingredients such as:
Hidden GMOsAmino Acids
Aspartame
Ascorbic Acid
Sodium
AscorbateVitamin CCitric AcidSodium Citrate Flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”)High Fructose Corn SyrupHydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinLactic AcidMaltodextrin
Molasses
Monosodium Glutamate
Sucrose
Textured
Vegetable Protein (
TVP)
Xanthan Gum
Vitamins
Yeast ProductsSlide9
But I don’t eat that…Slide10
ApplesPeachesNectarinesStrawberriesGrapes
CelerySpinachSweet Bell PeppersCucumbersCherry TomatoesImported Snap PeasPotatoes2015 Dirty DozenSlide11
Cleaning supplies contain lung-harming ingredients.Carcinogens are present in many products.These chemicals may have harmful, physical side effects.
Household ToxinsSlide12
The SolutionSlide13
5 ingredients are lessIngredients you understandOrganic foodsStick to whole, real foods
Shop the perimeter; avoid much of the inner aislesRule of ThumbSlide14
Cook from ScratchShop discount stores (Aldi, Big Lots, etc.)Check Clearance BinsShop membership or bulk stores (Costco, BJs,
Sams, etc.)Order online (Vitacost, Azure, etc.)Support local businesses and farmers (markets, CSAs, etc.)Buy from the Clean 15Crunchy on a BudgetSlide15
AvocadosSweet CornPineapplesCabbageFrozen Sweet Peas
MangoesAsparagusPapayaKiwiEggplantGrapefruitCantaloupeSweet PotatoesOnionsCauliflower
2015 Clean FifteenSlide16
SeasoningsSpice mixesSaucesBaking mixesFlours
Salad DressingsMake Your Own
Cleaners
Soap
Detergents
Cosmetics
Toiletry ItemsSlide17
Homemade Taco Seasoning2 tsp. chili powder1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. cumin1 tsp. onion powder3/4 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. sea saltdash cayenneCombine all ingredients. Use instead of 1 package of taco seasoning mix. Makes 3 tablespoons.*May add other ingredients or multiply recipe for larger batches
Taco Seasoning
http://
thehumbledhomemaker.com
/2011/07/homemade-homemaking-taco-seasoning.htmlSlide18
Homemade Italian Seasoning/Dressing1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon onion powder2 teaspoon oregano1 Tablespoon dried parsley2 teaspoons sea salt1 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakesShake ingredients together and store in a container
To
make Italian salad dressing:
Mix 2 Tablespoons dry mix with 1/4 cup vinegar (I prefer red wine vinegar), 2 teaspoons water and 1/2 cup olive oil.
.*May add other ingredients or multiply recipe for larger batchesItalian Seasoninghttp://heavenlyhomemakers.com/more-healthy-salad-dressing-recipes-italian-and-thousand-islandSlide19
What you'll need:Recycled g
lass containersOrange peels (Or any other citrus fruit peels. Great smell plus it adds cleaning power.)1 T Salt (any kind)VinegarDistilled Water5-10 drops Essential oil (
optional)
1) Cut
orange
peels f ill any empty2) Add some salt to the orange peels and let them sit for 20-30 minutes. 3) Fill the containers with vinegar. 4) Put a lid on the jar and let the solution sit for 2-3 weeks. The longer it sits the better.5) Strain the solution and fill a bottle. Add water as needed. Add essential oils.Citrus Cleaner
http://
blog.lexienaturals.com
/2011/10/natural-
cleaning.htmlSlide20
Homemade Foaming Hand SoapIngredients:
1/4 parts any scent castile soap (or plain)3/4 parts distilled watera few (3-5) drops of any essential oil (or tea tree for disinfecting)a foaming soap dispenser
Method
:
Mix soap and
water in foaming soap dispenser. Drop in and mix in oils.*Some oils have antimicrobial or antibacterial properties, so those are good to consider. You can also add vitamin E for moisturizing. May also add decorative stones or other adornments.Foaming Hand Soaphttp://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2011/11/natural-holiday-homemade-peppermint.htmlSlide21
http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/brands/gmos.html
http://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/print-shopping-guide/http://gmoinside.org/gmo-timeline-a-history-genetically-modified-foods/
http://www.ewg.org
SourcesSlide22
Q & A
Erin Boyd Odom
www.thehumbledhomemaker.com
Thank you!