At my Mommy group this morning we had a speaker on organic products and what they mean. I think a lot of us understand the concept but don't understand the impact.
Basically, organic products (certified organic) haven't been messed with. They don't have pesticides, hormones, antibiotics or any other natural or man-made contaminates. Apparently, the food we, as Americans, eat is full of these things to make the profit margin higher for manufacturers(not farmers).
So, as a Mom, I want the best for my son and want him to be a healthy adult. I think, from what I heard today, the more products I can provide for him that haven't been messed with, the better.
So what does this mean for our grocery budget and my couponing????
Well, first of all there are coupons out there for organic or less messed with stuff:
Then also in the regular places:
Smart Source.com
Red Plum.com
The organic section is included in deals all the time at Kroger-I stocked up on Annie's MacnCheese when it was $.50 with the Mega Ten Event.
It was advised to try to take Baby Steps in converting to organic items because they are more expensive and especially for kids, may be a shock to your pallet.
To reduce your daily toxins by 80% avoid the dirty dozen(only buy these organic):
Celery
Peaches
Strawberries($1.99 4/29 Wholefoods)
Apples(Organic $1.69 Kroger this week)
Blueberries
Nectarines
Bell Peppers
Spinach(Organic 2/$6 Kroger this week)
Cherries
Greens
Potatoes
Grapes
So switch the animal products, like milk, meat and cheese, first as these will have the biggest impact then look at wheat, corn, etc.
By saving on things like paper towels and toilet paper, it will allow you to spend more on organic and feel better about what you and your family are eating. There are sales out there on organics and I will try to highlight them when I see them!
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