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 »

I don’t know about you, but soups make my life much easier. Everyone in my family likes them; they are easy to make and are pretty filling. Our favorite soup is Organic chicken Soup which is perfect for everyday meal, especially if it is chilly outside.
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I already wrote about washing all fruits and vegetables before eating, even the ones you peel (here is the post). But what about and pre-washed and organic produce? Do we really need to wash them as well or are they safe enough for us to eat right away? Read more »

Last time I wrote about non-organic fruits and vegetables which had the lowest pesticide levels and therefore were the safest non-organic produce to consume. (link)

Today I will give you the list of fruits and vegetables which have the highest pesticide levels. I discovered these lists about a year ago on foodnews.org and since then I always carry them in my wallet as cheat sheets (even though I have memorized them by now). Read more »