How to Go Organic on a Budget Part Two
By Chelsea Vurciaga | 0 Comments | Posted 02/01/2015
Often times when people think of organic products, they think of products that are more expensive than their conventional counterparts. However, there are multipurpose products that can help you save time and money – and are a healthy choice, too! You’ll be amazed how these versatile products can show you how to go organic on a budget!
Wild Oats Marketplace Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
There are so many things that you can do with a good organic coconut oil! You can cook with it, you can put some of it in your morning smoothie, and you can even use it on your skin to help nourish and protect. However, possibly the best way to use coconut oil is for oil pulling. This ancient tradition has helped people elevate their health in new ways and it is simple and inexpensive practice! Make sure to look for Wild Oats brand. A huge jar of Wild Oats Marketplace Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is under $12 (Compared to other brands that are more like $20).
Organic Peppermint Oil
Peppermint is a blend of spearmint and water mint (Mentha aquatica) and the active ingredients include menthol (35–45%) and menthone (10–30%). The possibilities are nearly endless on the many ways that you can use peppermint oil. People rub in on the temples to help with headache relief, it also can be simply inhaled to help clear sinuses and promote alertness. Also, it is a great tool for muscle therapy and can serve as a wonderful chest rub. If you are using it as a chest rub, you want to put a few drops in a carrier oil such as jojoba. Also, another interesting way to use peppermint oil is to lose weight! People have found that smelling it helps to curb their appetite for sweets!
Organic Green Tea
There are so many things that you can do with green tea besides drinking it. Green tea is rich in Catechins, which are antioxidants that help fight and prevent cell damage. Thus, you can bring the benefits to your face by making a simple, yet luxurious green tea facial cleanser. You can also bake some delicious and nutritious treats using green tea. You can even dye clothes with green tea to give your items a custom antique look!