I know a lot of people who are adamant about eating ONLY ORGANIC, some who think it’s a “waste of money”, and others who try to mix it up. I personally buy it when it’s on sale and thoroughly clean non-organic produce. I read these studies knowing that in another week, there will probably be another “study” that says something different. One week eggs are good for you, one week they aren’t. And you can add coffee, wine, red meat, etc., to the list of what’s good for you versus what’s not, it changes weekly and is based on who’s doing the study and who’s funding the study.
My thinking is that if you can afford to buy only organic (and organic IS more expensive), and it makes you feel better, then do it. But if you’re on a really tight budget, and you can’t afford organic, it’s still better for you to eat non-organic fruits and vegetables than not eat them at all.
I saw a segment on The Today Show two days ago on this subject and study done and the story has been on numerous sites this week…..
What do you think and how do you save money but still eat healthy? Do you think eating only organic is better for you and worth the extra expense? Do you think it’s dangerous not eating organic?
http://news.yahoo.com/study-questions-much-better-organic-food-071356280.html
I think everyone has to buy their food, organic or not, based on the family wants, needs and budgets. I do buy some organic fruits, veggies and dairy products based on how many chemicals are in my food, For example, apples are the worst when it comes to chemicals being sprayed on them. I personally don’t want my family eating all those chemicals. I know families that have to only eat organic food due to medical issues no matter what their budget is. I also look at how many ingredients are in a product I want to eat and what do they really mean. I’m not sure if everyone knows this or not, but when you look at the layout of a grocery store/supermarket. The food on the outside perimeter are generally the healthiest foods and many of the foods in the isles are not as healthy. There are exceptions like spices, breads, and other items that are in the isles, but for the most part that is how those stores are laid out. Just my .02 cents on the subject.
Marta…excellent points…especially about how many ingredients are in a product. And also about how grocery stores are laid out. And on the inside aisles, look up or down instead of right in the middle…the products displayed right in the middle, where your eyes first see the product, is usually more expensive because they pay for that spot.