30-Day Wrap-Up: Whole Foods Thrifty Challenge
January 30, 2012 – 8:15 am | 22 Comments

We’ve finished our 30-day challenge to live at the USDA Thrifty budget level (near poverty). Did we win our bet with Whole Foods?

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The Thrifty Whole Foods Challenge Begins!
January 2, 2012 – 7:00 am | 11 Comments
The Thrifty Whole Foods Challenge Begins!

Follow along as a family of three spends 30 days living on the USDA “Thrifty Budget” of $491.10 while shopping only at Whole Foods. It’s quite an experience.

30-Day Whole Foods Thrifty Challenge
January 1, 2012 – 8:00 am | No Comment
30-Day Whole Foods Thrifty Challenge

A compendium of ALL the posts surrounding our family’s 30-Day Whole Foods Thrifty Challenge.

Preparing for the 30-Day “Thrifty Challenge”
December 28, 2011 – 7:00 am | 26 Comments
Preparing for the 30-Day “Thrifty Challenge”

A family of three decides to live for 30 days on the USDA monthly budget of $491.10. Could you do it? What if you only shopped at Whole Foods? We are about to find out if this challenge is possible.

Holiday Balance
December 19, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Holiday Balance

Holiday cooking can be really stressful, but here’s some ideas to balance the load and yourself. Cheers!

Feeding a Family Near the Poverty Level … at Whole Foods
December 16, 2011 – 7:00 am | 8 Comments
Feeding a Family Near the Poverty Level … at Whole Foods

Whole Foods is often referred to as “Whole Paycheck.” So can a regular family eat for a month spending at near the poverty level while just shopping at Whole Foods? I’m about to find out.

Making the ‘Right’ Food Choices (But What Are They?)
November 16, 2010 – 2:15 pm | No Comment
Making the ‘Right’ Food Choices (But What Are They?)

If you’re here at the True Food Movement then you’re probably trying hard to make the best food choices for your health and your family. But what exactly should those choices be? The whole world …

What’s Your ‘Go To’ Meal?
November 1, 2010 – 1:16 pm | 2 Comments
What’s Your ‘Go To’ Meal?

A while back, I completed an online quiz that measured how healthy your eating habits are. I don’t remember where I found it (I do remember I scored 9/10!) but one of the questions still …

The Mediterranean Diet – Miracle, or just Common Sense?
September 13, 2010 – 12:36 pm | 2 Comments
The Mediterranean Diet – Miracle, or just Common Sense?

A few weeks ago, an article popped up in my inbox on the Mediterranean Diet. The topic has maybe been a bit done-to-death, but Web MD is a good source for getting the proper medical …

September is a Great Time to Renew
September 4, 2010 – 9:15 pm | 2 Comments
September is a Great Time to Renew

My corner of the world has just finished up a heat wave and a lame hurricane. I woke up today to crisp, fresh air and lifted spirits. I know traditionally that New Year’s is a time to start new projects but I much prefer September.

What Is True Food Movement?
August 30, 2010 – 1:42 am | 2 Comments
What Is True Food Movement?

True Food Movement is a place for all types of people to come who want to learn more about eating healthy and helping the planet. Come join us!