February 2025 Archive — Garden Cress & Smart Ways to Save on Meds

This month we published two practical articles: one on garden cress as a simple, nutrient-dense supplement, and another that lays out the best alternatives to GoodRx for cutting prescription costs in 2025. Both pieces are short, useful, and meant to help you make small changes that add up—either to your daily nutrition or your pharmacy bill.

Garden Cress: What it gives you and how to use it

Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is a peppery, fast-growing green you can add to meals in minutes. It’s rich in vitamin C, vitamin A precursors, iron, calcium, and folate — useful if you want a quick nutrient boost without supplements. A small handful sprinkled on salads, sandwiches, or soups gives flavor and a shot of micronutrients that many people miss.

How to use it: rinse, trim roots, and sprinkle fresh over food or blend into smoothies. You can also grow it on a sunny windowsill in just a week. Want a quick recipe? Mix chopped garden cress into plain yogurt with lemon, salt, and a little olive oil for a fast dip that works with raw veggies or grilled fish.

Portion and safety: start with small amounts—about one to two tablespoons fresh daily—if you’re trying it for the first time. If you take blood thinners or have a thyroid condition, check with your doctor before making garden cress a daily habit, since leafy greens can affect some medications and conditions.

Best GoodRx alternatives and how to choose one

If prescription costs are the issue, the February guide reviews several real options beyond GoodRx. You can try pharmacy discount cards (SingleCare, RxSaver, Blink Health are common choices), manufacturer coupons for brand-name drugs, and pharmacy chains’ own discount or loyalty programs. Each has strengths: manufacturer coupons often give the deepest discount on a single brand-name medicine, while discount cards and apps can beat cash prices across many generics.

Quick tips to save right now: compare prices at two nearby pharmacies before you buy, ask your pharmacist if a generic exists, and check manufacturer programs if your drug is expensive. Also consider mail-order for stable daily meds—the 90-day supplies often lower the per-dose cost. If you have low income or no insurance, look into patient assistance programs from drug makers or nonprofit resources — they can sometimes cover the bulk of a costly prescription.

How to pick an alternative: if you want one-click convenience, choose an app or card that lets you show a barcode at checkout. If you need the deepest discount for a single brand, check manufacturer savings. For routine cost control across multiple meds, compare pharmacy loyalty programs and mail-order pricing. And always keep a simple price log for your regular meds—prices shift, and the cheapest option this month might not be next month.

February’s posts are about small, usable changes: add garden cress to boost daily nutrition, and try one new tool to lower your prescription bills. Both approaches are low-effort and give real results.