Frequently Asked Questions:

Who wrote the nutrition workbook?

All Homegrown resources are written by a homeschool mom with a love for writing and a knack for research. Liz Haselmayer found herself searching for curricula that supported her family’s values around health and nutrition. Soon after realizing a clear lack in the marketplace, she set out to create her own curriculum by sourcing information from a wide range of organizations who value the pursuit of unbiased science and continual research. As she synthesized the data into Workbook One, Liz enlisted the help from Holistic Nutritionist, Ali Beck of Fresh Roots Health to serve as her fact-checker and guiding mentor. Liz also learned from other industry experts and leaned on their expertise to bring forth a descriptive nutrition curriculum unlike anything else.

Why doesn’t the Homegrown Nutrition Workbook correspond with the recommendations from USDA MyPlate?

We’ve found several recommendations in the USDA MyPlate food guide that do not align with our definition of “real food” which is–food that is naturally occurring, nutrient-dense, unrefined, and not denatured. For example, MyPlate continues to advocate for low-fat, or fat-free dairy products that alter the natural state of cow’s milk and thus change its nutritional value. In addition, MyPlate lacks any mention of ingredient quality or sourcing. While they do push for whole grains (stating half of your grains should be whole grains rather than refined), they make no mention of how these grains are prepared or grown for optimum nutrition. Their fruit and vegetable recommendations also lack any differentiation between organically grown produce and its genetically modified counterpart, which we find incredibly important in one’s search for real food. Finally, there are plenty of online and printed resources that pull directly from the USDA MyPlate food recommendations for those who approve of the values and principles encouraged by such a program. Instead, we aim to offer something different.

Can I get a discount if I order multiple books?

We work hard to make sure we offer the most affordable, high-quality content. Currently, there is no discount for ordering multiple books, however, we do offer seasonal discounts for those who join our bi-monthly newsletter.