Greetings and Salutations everyone!

Here's a question for you - what percentage of your monthly budget do you currently spend on food? Did you know in the 60s that it was 20% but that we now care so little for our health that the average is more like 11%? Post in the forums and let us know what your food budget number is - I'm curious if us low carbers are above or below the average!

Affording Organic Vegetables
The vast majority of consumers appreciates the theoretical value of organic vegetables. There are fewer pesticides on and inside the food they are eating, fewer carcinogens to affect their body. But the cost! How do you reconcile the health and budget issues?

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171470.asp


Happy Earth Day! Today is the day to celebrate the Earth in all of its natural beauty!

Let's rededicate our efforts towards reducing pollution, conserving energy, and saving money along the way!

We're giving away a free 50 page ebook full of tips and ideas - Enjoy, and pass the word along!

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Here are a few fun recipes to keep you entertained while you celebrate Earth Day!

Eggplant Cheese Pizza Recipe
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art12318.asp

Cucumbers and Cheese Slices
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art10620.asp

Simple Guacamole Recipes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art21752.asp



To chime in on our question-of-the-day about food budget, swing by our free forums!

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=221

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

Have fun passing this message along to family and friends, because we all love free knowledge!

Lisa Shea, Low Carb Editor
http://lowcarb.bellaonline.com

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