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Chic Trib: Organicfoods available to suit every budget
Published February 22, 2012
Eating "organic" doesn't have to break the bank. It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to cost more than "regular" food. Focused planning and selective shopping is all it takes to make eating organic both smart and economical for everybody.
Prioritize
Taking the organic route doesn't have to be all or nothing. You should first determine what's most important to you, then let those priorities guide your organic selections. If you want to avoid pesticides, for example, you may want to focus on organic produce.
To help guide you, the Environmental Working Group--an organization committed to protecting consumer and environmental health--produces a "Dirty Dozen" list of produce with the highest pesticide residues. If growth hormones in dairy products or antibiotics in meats are of concern, go organic in these areas. It comes down to your own personal preferences.
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