How to Buy Organic Without Blowing Your Budget
According to market research firm Hartman Group, more than 70 percent of consumers now have at least one organic product on their shopping list.
Yahoo Finance shares five tips for going organic for less:
1. Prioritize – Organic apples, beef, and spinach, for example, give you more bang for your buck than other produce because their conventionally grown counterparts are heavily laden with pesticides and other harmful additives. Seafood, cosmetics, and cleaning products, on the other hand, can be labeled “organic” without meeting the same requirements imposed on vegetables and meats.
2. Consider alternatives – Organic meats, eggs, and dairy products are some of the priciest, but you can find antibiotic- or hormone-free varieties, giving you at least part of the organic benefit.
3. Look for sales – Organic food is frequently put on sale, so look for coupons and discounts advertised in store circulars.
4. Turn to local farmers, and buy in season – Local farmer’s markets and community-supported agriculture programs (CSA’s) are great places for organic produce, and buying fruits and vegetables that are in season will help reduce your cost, as pricing is more competitive during those times.
For more information on nutritional planning or allergy elimination contact Charlotte at 506 533-8885 or charlotteleb@rogers.com or www.wellness-healthworks.com
Written by: Charlotte LeBlanc at 2:02 PM
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