Purchasing organic food on a budget can be a bit difficult but following these few tips will help get you started.
- Visit your local Farmers Market. Local farmer usually grow organic produce with getting accreditation.
- Buy a Share from a CSA. Community Supported Agriculture is a system where people purchase-in advance-fresh, usually organic, products from their neighborhood farm. The average cost is around $18- $30 a week for about 8 weeks.
- Be your own Farmer. You don't need a huge garden to get the benefits of organic produce. Try growing herbs and sprouting seeds and pulses (legumes) in the kitchen.
- Buy Seasonal Produce. Please don't look for strawberries in November. :) In season produce will be cheaper than out of season produce.
- Plan your meals. Shop according to your weekly menu. Try to plan meals around what's on sale.
- Change your Shopping day. Try grocery shopping on Wednesday instead of the usual Saturday or Sunday. Sometimes grocery stores have better sales in the middle of the week.
- Partner Up. Get a couple of friends and purchase in bulk.
- Check the List. The FDA has a list of the Dirty Dozen (foods to buy Organic) and The Clean 15 (conventional foods that are safer to consume). *See Picture Below
- Buy prepackaged. Buy frozen organic fruits and veggies may be cheaper.
- Don't Stress...Relax. Make the best choices for you.
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