Comments on: 15 Ways to Save Money Buying Natural Foods

By: Ganesh

Ganesh — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:53:40 +0000

Kate,

I was into this site for the first time. Interesting article though some of your comments are worthwhile and meaningful.. thanks.

By: nike

nike — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:23:18 +0000

http://www.saving-money.net

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:43:10 +0000

Unfortunately there is no agreement about whether organic foods are more or less nutritious than non-organically grown foods. Below is a link to a Mayo Clinic article saying there is no conclusive evidence that organic foods are more nutritious. it’s hard to know who to believe, as people on both sides of this debate have agendas that can play into their views. If I could lab-test these vegetables myself, I would!

I have decided to buy organic vegetables when I can afford it so that I can avoid the pesticides and growth chemicals. For higher nutrition levels, I buy locally grown, fresh-picked produce at farmer’s markets when I can, as fresh produce is more nutritious than the older stuff in the grocery store.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/organic-food/NU00255/NSECTIONGROUP=2

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:31:58 +0000

Jack, organic foods are NOT more nutritious. They are simply free of the pesticides and growth-promoting chemicals used by non-organic growers. It is important to not overstate the benefits of organic foods, as untrue claims become fodder for people who are anti-organic. I prefer organic foods and grow my own fruits, herbs and vegetables using organic methods, but I am under no illusion that my carrots have more nutrition than the non-organic ones at the local farmer’s market.

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By: Save Money Hound

Save Money Hound — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:47:44 +0000

Like the idea of going to your local markets to buy fruits and vegetables. Good from the point of view of buying fresh produce and also helps you save money.

By: Lonely Lover

Lonely Lover — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:59:25 +0000

heh yeah where can i get some genetically modified superior foods. my son will never grow as tall as me (6′6″) as he’ll never be able to get the superior foods i grew up on

By: jerry

jerry — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:57 +0000

Well i have no insight on how to save money on organic foods but i did however change my wireless plan to a prepaid phone service and i have saved over 100$ last year of which i have spent much on organic foods.

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By: Janice

Janice — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:45:04 +0000

Nice to have dialogue on this topic.
Just purchased organic ground beef and butter at COSTCO at very good prices but you have to buy the ground beef 3lbs in 1 lb packages for $11.89 and 2 lbs of butter in 2 packages $6.89.
Also use a CSA, Trader Joe’s, farmer’s market and grow tomatoes, herbs and squash. Have 3 growing kids so am concerned about what they eat.
Loved Michael Pollan’s books.
Just trying to do what we can. We are omnivore’s and think it generally helps to eat lower on the food chain, in season, and enjoy.
We could actually lower our grocery bill more by reducing the food we waste. I am guilty of letting too much produce spoil.

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:27:15 +0000

I personally like the chemicals. Nom nom nom!

By: gretchen

gretchen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:44:55 +0000

thank you to the person above who wrote: “Studies have confirmed that organically grown foods ARE more nutritious than conventionally grown foods.” I was shocked to read in the article above and in the respones that the prevailing notion seems to be that organic foods have the same nutritional value as nonorganic!

Here is some additional research to the contrary: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/25/HOG3BHSDPG1.DTL

I appreciated many of the tips in the article, espcially the reminder to shop at Trader Joes b/c of the econmies of scale they have. You stil have to look at the ingredient list very carefully there, though, adn the produce is horrible.