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isilzha · 09-24-2007, 11:27 AM

Buy Organic Without Breaking the Bank

by Kelli B. Grant
Wednesday, July 18, 2007provided by

Organic foods may be healthier for you, but they can have a sickening effect on your wallet.
Produced without pesticides and other chemicals, organic produce, meat and dairy products can cost 50% to 100% more than their conventional counterparts, says Urvashi Rangan, a senior scientist and policy analyst with Consumer Reports' Greener Choices1. Despite those mark-ups, studies touting the health and environmental benefits of organic foods have made them more popular than ever before. More than 70% of consumers have at least one organic product on their shopping list, according to market research firm Hartman Group.
Here are five tips for going organic for less:

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isilzha Doesn't Know How to Cook Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicawesome Posts: 1,985 Rep Power: 10	Buy Organic Without Breaking the Bank Buy Organic Without Breaking the Bank by Kelli B. Grant Wednesday, July 18, 2007provided by Organic foods may be healthier for you, but they can have a sickening effect on your wallet. Produced without pesticides and other chemicals, organic produce, meat and dairy products can cost 50% to 100% more than their conventional counterparts, says Urvashi Rangan, a senior scientist and policy analyst with Consumer Reports' Greener Choices1. Despite those mark-ups, studies touting the health and environmental benefits of organic foods have made them more popular than ever before. More than 70% of consumers have at least one organic product on their shopping list, according to market research firm Hartman Group. Here are five tips for going organic for less: More __________________ Those who forget the pasta are condemned to reheat it. My favorite thing to make for dinner is reservations.