How to shop organic on a budget Part 1
Part 2:
7. Eat reasonable portions. Foreigners are usually shocked by the portions Americans eat. If you eat only when you are hungry and don’t overeat, you can save a great amount of money. It is always better to eat one organic apple than 3 non-organic ones, even if the organic one might be more expensive (although it doesn’t have to be if you are using co-op or shopping at local farmer’s markets).
8. If you are too lazy or suspicious to join co-ops and look for farmer’s markets, shop grocery stores selectively. There are certain non-organic foods, such as bananas or avocados, which tend to be lower in pesticide levels and therefore, are relatively safe. Foods like apples and potatoes have the highest levels of pesticide residue, so it is really important to buy them organic. Read more »