In some recipes I have organic ingredients while in others I have plain store brand items. For me when it comes to buying organics I use my head. Now some items are a must be organic every time I buy. This includes meats, dairy, and produce on the dirty dozen list. (See graphic below) If you buy the organic produce in season you will most definitely get it for the same price or LOWER than its conventional counterpart. This isn't always so but I've found that 9 times out of ten it is. Also if you have a farmers market locally GO TO IT! Buying produce locally is so much more rewarding and cheaper. Nothing beats having a strawberry that was picked that morning ( except besides picking it yourself!). As far as other ingredients go it's all up to the consumer. If you find a good quality organic pasta sauce for equal or cheaper than a conventional sauce buy it. Or better yet make it yourself. Buying organic "junk" food such as candy, cookies, chips, etc. that I kind of go by the rule if it's on sale and I have the money for it I buy it. However I usually try not to buy junk. It takes up too much of my precious budget that I could be using on healthier items. All in all try to buy organic dairy, protein, and produce. Buy in season for good prices. Buy local for good prices.
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