Eating Organic On A Budget

Don’t Let Food Go To Waste

There are many ways to make organic foods not spoil as quickly. One of the most common ways is to freeze food. However, it is not the only way to help organic food last longer. Line the crisper drawers within the refrigerator with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Also, place celery, and leafy green vegetables in a bowl or jar of water to keep them fresh and crispy.

When foods are approaching their last days, make stir-frys with rice or noodles so the vegetables do not go to waste, and if any foods are already beginning to spoil, throw them in compost and use it within the garden.

Now that you know many ways to save food from spoiling so soon, continue reading to learn why you should grow your food from home.

Growing Food From Home

One dollar worth of seeds can save up to seventy-five dollars in grocery bills. When beginning gardening, remember to purchase organic non-GMO seeds, as they will provide fruits and vegetables that will contain seeds individuals can plant, whereas GMO seeds will only provide one harvest worth of food.

Learn which foods grow during what seasons of the year and purchase only imported organic foods, and also plant an herb pot in the kitchen so there are fresh herbs always readily available. Another way to cut some costs is to get a few chickens to produce your own organic free-range chicken eggs.