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“the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure"
This is an extremely interesting article. I had no idea organic can cost up to 47% more than regular produce. I rarely buy organic. Groceries are our biggest expense after paying the mortgage and I figure the extra cost isn't worth it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifes...rainbow&wpmm=1
I buy some organic fruits and veggies. I never used to, but I'm allergic to many things including the wax coating they put on some vegetables, and I don't seem to have the same problem with organic. I buy frozen if I can because that's cheaper and doesn't have the wax, but some things like cucumber don't freeze well, so I buy those organic.
This is an extremely interesting article. I had no idea organic can cost up to 47% more than regular produce. I rarely buy organic. Groceries are our biggest expense after paying the mortgage and I figure the extra cost isn't worth it.
I am surprised that the premium is ONLY 47%. I will have to check that out as I thought it would be closer to 100%.
47 % on average is low....grab your ankles when you see the word ....... organic
I would agree. The last time I looked, it was $0.39/lb for conventional carrots and $1.39 for organics - from the same packer (Bunny Luv, Holtville, CA).
I get organics occasionally as part of my 60# for $10 or at the 99 Only store. At that price, I will buy them.
The organics I get at the farmer's market are usually less than 15-20% more than the regular produce. I wonder if the 'store brand' organic is more for some reason.
Organics in my area are only slightly higher. They are popular here and sell a lot, so that undoubtedly influences the cost. Also many are locally grown.
“the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure"
This is an extremely interesting article. I had no idea organic can cost up to 47% more than regular produce. I rarely buy organic. Groceries are our biggest expense after paying the mortgage and I figure the extra cost isn't worth it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifes...rainbow&wpmm=1
You still can eat most of the stuff - peeling fruits and vegetables, or removing outer layers of leafy greens is a great way to cut back on pesticide intake.
Organic cost 80-120% more in my area, but sometimes it's worth it. Just buy less and not so frequent.
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