Eating a healthy breakfast is important for getting the day started off right. What most people don’t realize is that there are several, very easy things you can do now to make your breakfasts healthier for the world.

In the first part of this series, I mentioned an idea for making your own pancake mix in bulk. Here is the recipe:

To make 2 lbs (907 grams) of all-purpose baking mix:

• 6 cups flour
• 1 tbsp salt
• 6 tbsp baking powder
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 2 cups powdered milk

Mix the ingredients in a large bowl and store in a dry container.

To make pancakes

• 1.5 cups mix
• 1 egg
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp oil

Mix these ingredients with the baking mix.

The standard recipes for biscuits, dumplings, shortcakes, waffles and quick breads can also be adapted to begin with this all-purpose mix. Besides, salt, flour and sugar, along with many other standard baking ingredients can be bought in bulk.

Why is buying in bulk so important in your practical quest to save the world? First, you are using less packaging materials. Every time you buy smaller, prepackaged products you are using more resources (paper, plastic which requires petroleum, etc.) than you would be if you bought in bulk. So, buying in bulk decreases your impact on the environment. The more you apply the “buy in bulk” rule, the better. Go into your kitchen and ask yourself which nonperishable (or, even in some cases, perishable) goods you could start buying in bulk.

Above all,you’ll be more Chic Today because in the long run, it saves you money. At first, you might feel like you’re shelling out big at the time of your purchase. But 8 months later, when you still haven’t seen the words ‘pancake mix’ (or oatmeal, etc.) on your shopping list, you will realize you have saved yourself money. Then, feel good about splurging a little with that extra money.

Yes, the contribution you make when buying in bulk seems small. But for every household or person who joins the trend a bigger impact is made.

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