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LAT: Save money shopping organic
Published April 11, 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. It just takes focused planning and selective shopping.
Prioritize. Determine what's most important to you, and let those priorities guide your organic selections. If you want to avoid pesticides, for example, focus on organic produce. If growth hormones in dairy products or antibiotics in meats are of concern, go organic in these areas.
Savor in season. One of the best ways to get peak flavor at the lowest price is to purchase organic fruits and vegetables in season. Farmers markets and community-supported agriculture (CSA) groups are great ways to find them. If you want to take the next step, grow produce and herbs at home. Planting a backyard garden, even a small one, is light on the wallet and hefty in flavor, nutrition and satisfaction.
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