Although many of us would like to consume more organic food, whether for environmental or health reasons, unfortunately the cost can put people off. Although organic food can be more expensive than traditionally produced food, there are some simple ways to save money on your organic food shopping.
1) Prioritize
To do the best you can for your family, why not limit your organic buying to those products that are known to absorb the most chemicals? For the rest, carry on buying traditional products to save money.
Here are a few of the most important fruits and vegetables to include in your organic food shopping:
Peaches,
Apples,
Celery,
Sweet peppers,
Pears,
Strawberries,
Nectarines,
Cherries,
Spinach,
Potatoes.
If you want to know which foods are most resistant to the absorption of chemicals, meaning you may still buy non-organic versions, these are:
Onions,
Sweetcorn,
Mangos,
Avocados,
Pineapples,
Asparagus,
Kiwis,
Cabbage,
Bananas,
Papayas,
Broccoli.
2) Grow Your Own
If you have the space and the time, then growing your own organic food is the best way to stay green and healthy – and save a huge amount of money on your organic food shopping! You have complete control over what you grow, and what you use to grow it, and you’ll save energy on driving to the store, as well as reducing food miles that also contribute towards your carbon footprint.
Even if you don’t have a back garden with space to grow your own, you could grow a limited amount of organic food yourself, such as salad and herbs inside.
3) Eat Food in Season
This is extremely important if you want to be eco-friendly, as it means you can get fresh food that hasn’t had to be transported for miles overseas. It also makes your organic food shopping cheaper, and it tastes great, too!
4) Shop At Farmers’ Markets
If you’ve never visited a local farmers’ market before then you may be surprised at what they have to offer. Simple markets are great for picking up fruit and veg – just make sure to ask them about their farming methods and whether they are organic.
As you can see, there are many ways to save money on organic food shopping if you take the time to change your habits and learn a bit more about where organic food comes from. Every little effort you make will make a difference to the environment.
