Organic Food Prices
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High organic food prices are the comment most people make when I sing the praises of an organic food diet.

I was not well off when I decided an organic lifestyle was worth doing. I was supporting my son myself and not making a whole lot of money.

Over the years I have come to appreciate the benefits of an organic food diet and my wallet on many levels.

Consider these facts when wondering about the price of organic:

*Organic farmers don’t receive federal subsidies like conventional farmers do. Therefore, the price of organic food reflects the true cost of growing.

*The price of conventional food does not reflect the cost of environmental cleanups that we pay for with our tax dollars.

I'd rather pay an organic family farmer, a fair organic food price, than Uncle Sam any day.

*Organic farming is more labor and management intensive.

I want good old organic American farming to continue.

I want to be able to count on their organic techniques so I can be sure my foods are free of toxins.

So I don't mind paying a little more for my organic food diet assurance.

Since they say that organic food prices are approx 50% higher (on average, nation wide) and you'll be eating less food because you won't be consuming the secret additives, I think it balances out.

Organic Kids Meals

1 lb organic lean, ground beef, buffalo, venison, or turkey

1 packet organic taco seasoning

12 organic taco shells

1 cup each of your favorite toppings:

• organic grated cheddar cheese
• organic chopped tomatoes
• organic shredded lettuce
• organic chopped onions
• organic sliced black olives

Follow taco seasoning packet directions for browning and seasoning the organic meat of your choice.

Heat the taco shells in the oven according to the package and place your toppings in serving dishes. Remove meat to serving dish. Remove shells to serving dish.

Let everyone layer their taco shells with any combinations of toppings they like. Serves 4-6 kids

This meal usually takes me about 20 min to throw together. Making it what I would call organic fast food.

*Organic food prices are well worth the remarkable improvements in your kids' overall health and future well being. It's been proven. Find the report here.

Organic Oven Fried
Fish Sticks or Nuggets

1 lb frozen wild caught fish fillets or steaks, thawed

1 organic egg, beaten

1/2 cup organic breadcrumbs

1/4 cup organic butter, melted

Preheat Oven 500*

Cut fish into sticks or nuggets, dip in egg, coat in breadcrumbs. Place fish on well greased stainless steel baking sheet. Drizzle with butter.

Bake for approx 6-9 min, until golden brown. Serve with organic ketchup and/or organic tartar sauce (recipe below). Serves 3-4 kids.

Organic Tartar Sauce

Combine 1/4 cup organic mayonnaise with 1 tbs organic sweet pickle relish. Flavors meld nicely if allowed to marinate in the fridge at least 30 min.

My guys always liked french fries with their fish sticks.

Warning: Do not feed your kids shellfish. Lobster, shrimp, oysters, clams, crabs, scallops, and mussels.

All shellfish can be a serious health risk.

They are high in mercury, heavy metals, and industrial contaminants from their environment because they’re bottom feeders that eat the ocean’s waste.

I’m sure I don’t have reiterate how damaging these heavy metals and toxins can be to your family's health.

Organic Oven Baked
French Fries

2-3 organic potatoes, cut into wedges

Organic expeller-pressed oil spray (Canola or Olive)

Sea salt to taste (optional)

Preheat oven 450*

Cut potatoes into wedges. Spray a baking sheet with oil, place potatoes in a single layer and spray with oil.

Bake for 45 min, till golden brown. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serves 4-6 kids

Because you are preparing organic foods, your appetite will return to what it should be...

making organic food prices a non issue. You and your kids will be eating less and feeling full.

Organic Mini Cheese Pizzas

1 tbs organic butter, melted

1/2 tsp organic garlic powder

6 (6 inch) organic pita rounds

1 cup organic shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried organic basil

1 small organic tomato, diced

2 tbs organic grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup organic pizza or spaghetti sauce

Preheat oven 400*

In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic powder; brush over pitas. Spoon and swirl sauce over pitas. Sprinkle with tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese.

Place on an ungreased stainless steel baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6 kids

Talk about organic fast food this recipe takes a total of about 10-12 min!

Plus it utilizes very small quantities of your organics, so the organic food prices get spread out over several meals.

"Live Openly Organic and Share the Wealth of Good Health!"

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