The economy is in a recession, blah, blah. Recession or not I always am trying to save money on our grocery bill. That being said an article in
Health magazine asked the question, "Organic groceries are so expensive. Where can I scrimp?"
The columnist Lynnette
Khalfani-Cox noted that according to the
Environmental Working Group the following list contain the most pesticides, so it is best to stick with
organic for these.
- peaches
- apples
- sweet peppers
- celery
- nectarines
- strawberries
- cherries
- lettuce
- potatoes
She also encouraged the purchase of organic milk, meat and poultry, as these items are free of growth hormones,
antibiotics and pesticides. Another tip for the savvy shopper is to look for meats that are
labeled "natural," meaning there is no growth hormones, antibiotics, or artificial ingredients. These "natural" items are often cheaper than organic.
You can also save on organic items by joining a food co-op or a community-
supported agriculture group (
CSA). Is there one near you? Click
here.
2 comments:
You raise some interesting points about when to buy organic. However, we would caution people against the idea of limiting their organic purchases to the list of items you outline in this blog. While establishing such limits may help to reduce the size of your personal food budget, it misses an important point: buying organic is about more than keeping pesticides out of our bodies. It is about supporting a system of sustainable agricultural management that promotes soil health and fertility through the use of such methods as crop rotation and cover cropping, which nourish plants, foster species diversity, help combat climate change, prevent damage to valuable water resources, and protect farmers and farmers’ families from exposure to harmful chemicals. In this sense, buying organic is a commitment to the bigger, more complex picture of which our personal health is a part.
this is great information - thank you!
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