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10 Tips for Eating Organic on a Budget
Feeding your kids organic food can be tricky. On the one hand, you’re worried about plying your little ones with antibiotics, hormones, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides, and the effects they might have on growing bodies. On the other hand, organic food can be expensive. And that expense is no joke. I once chose three organic apples, reached the checkout, and was told they would be $9. I put them back. For parents on a budget (and that’s pretty much all parents), it can help to know which foods are worth buying organic and which aren’t. That’s why we’re sharing these 10 simple tips for eating organic without breaking the bank
Here are our 10 tips for eating organic on a budget:
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Jasanna commented on Mar 26 12 at 1:02 pmI’m curious about the dairy thing. I know that they are still fed pesticide-laden grain, but are mainstream dairies not using growth hormones as much? I always buy the milk that is labeled “without hormones and rBST” or whatever they use. Do they still use hormones on these?
brooklynsupper commented on Mar 26 12 at 1:34 pmHi Jasanna, If the milk is labeled as “hormone-free” it should be free of hormones. rBGH-Free and rBST-Free labels would mean the milk is free of those particular hormones, but others could still be used. And keep in mind, this dairy is likely also treated heavily with antibiotics. Of course, it’s all a step in the right direction.
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