How to Save Money on Organic Groceries

How to Save Money on Organic Groceries

Shopping organic has been steadily growing in popularity with more and more options available in traditional supermarkets. With more food being imported from other countries and concerns about pollutants- whether biological or chemical- it's more important than ever to know where your food is coming from, how it's handled, and how it's made. However, with rising food costs, more people are struggling to feed their families healthy and well-balanced meals. This article gives tips and tricks from a bargain-hunting expert about how to stretch your organic dollar.

This article highlights 15 tried and true tips and tricks to help you save green by shopping green. Try them all, or just those that suit your needs. Some you may have heard before while others are not so obvious. Whatever your lifestyle these tips will guarantee that you get the best deals on the healthiest products. At the end of the article I'll provide you with a list of helpful links (including those in the article) that you can bookmark and reference for more information about shopping organic. Ready to get started?

Tip #1 Shop the Dirty Dozen
The dirty dozen is a list put together of the fruits and vegetables most saturated by chemicals and pesticides. By shopping the dirty dozen, you can manage your exposure to the most contaminated fruits and vegetables. For a list of rankings you can visit the Environmental Working Groups guide and view all of the information associated with 43 different fruits and vegetables. There is even a handy printable wallet guide that you can take with you to the store to serve as a reminder about which produce you should buy organic.

The top 12 worst offenders:

Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Grapes (Imported)
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes