organics on the cheap
of course almost everyone loves the idea of eating organic, but the cost difference really starts to add up, which turns many people off. here are a few tips to make the most of your grocery money.
shop smart: educate yourself about the produce and products that contain the most pesticides and residues, and concentrate your organic spending money on those items.
eat with the seasons: by eating seasonally, you save money by not buying expensive imported & out of season foods. instead, choose to buy foods that are in season in your area, which are often cheaper because of lower transportation costs. hmm, chilliwack corn...
look out for 'transition farms': transition farms are farms that are working towards organic certification, but have not yet been certified. they use organic farming methods, and are often cheaper than the certified counterpart.
eat locally: often you can find produce like 'un-sprayed BC apples' right beside 'certified organic' new zealand apples. we say go for the local unsprayed apples even though they are not certified organic. you can save money, support the local economy and decrease the demand for foods imported from the other end of the globe. chances are, the local food is a whole lot fresher. think of how fresh you feel after a long haul flight!
