Comments on: The Dirty Dozen- Making the most of the money you spend on organics http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:34:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sarahhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26345 Sarah Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:14:03 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26345 This is a really helpful post and list, thank you for posting! I try to buy organic and/or locally but will definitely keep these in mind when shopping, especially for fruit for my little guy as it becomes more in season! Have a great week! This is a really helpful post and list, thank you for posting! I try to buy organic and/or locally but will definitely keep these in mind when shopping, especially for fruit for my little guy as it becomes more in season!

Have a great week!

]]> By: Stephaniehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26344 Stephanie Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:16:49 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26344 Mrs. Taft, I agree about dairy and meat being top priority! Donielle, good for you to keep it in your wallet! I need to do that. Stephanie, I've heard the same thing about carrots being better once you cut the top off. As far as peeling, with many foods (especially apples, pears, peaches, etc.) even peeling is not enough because the sprays can really be absorbed into the fruit, unfortunately. :( Thanks Alissa, and good for you, choosing to go as natural as possible! Sounds like you're making some great decisions. Aww, a kindred spirit? I'm brought back to my childhood love of Anne. :) I'll have to visit you, Lady Why! Erica, yes, I agree- you can find great sources of meat and poultry that are not certified organic! The stuff that I buy is actually not certified, but comes from a small, local deli and is much more naturally raised. The prices stay much more affordable without the certification fees for the farmers. fullheart, glad it was helpful. And I was so surprised and happy to see some of what was near the bottom, too! I hadn't seen such a thorough list before, but I love it. And we're blueberries lovers, too! Mrs. Taft, I agree about dairy and meat being top priority!

Donielle, good for you to keep it in your wallet! I need to do that.

Stephanie, I've heard the same thing about carrots being better once you cut the top off. As far as peeling, with many foods (especially apples, pears, peaches, etc.) even peeling is not enough because the sprays can really be absorbed into the fruit, unfortunately. :(

Thanks Alissa, and good for you, choosing to go as natural as possible! Sounds like you're making some great decisions.

Aww, a kindred spirit? I'm brought back to my childhood love of Anne. :) I'll have to visit you, Lady Why!

Erica, yes, I agree- you can find great sources of meat and poultry that are not certified organic! The stuff that I buy is actually not certified, but comes from a small, local deli and is much more naturally raised. The prices stay much more affordable without the certification fees for the farmers.

fullheart, glad it was helpful. And I was so surprised and happy to see some of what was near the bottom, too! I hadn't seen such a thorough list before, but I love it. And we're blueberries lovers, too!

]]> By: fullheartandhands mamahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26343 fullheartandhands mama Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:14:37 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26343 Thanks, this is really helpful. Isn't it nice that broccoli and blueberries are near the bottom since, according to my limited knowledge, they are two of the best things we can be eating. Thanks, this is really helpful. Isn't it nice that broccoli and blueberries are near the bottom since, according to my limited knowledge, they are two of the best things we can be eating.

]]> By: Pieceshttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26342 Pieces Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:57:47 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26342 Very helpful! Very helpful!

]]> By: Ericahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26341 Erica Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:47:04 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26341 I agree with Mrs. Taft about dairy. I feel the same way about meat too. I've read that the higher up the food chain, the more important it is. Now, the milk and meat I buy aren't certified organic (very expensive for local farmers to become certified) but they are local, pastured and treated humanely. While not "certified", they also don't use pesticides or feed the animals a diet they are not supposed to be eating (ex: cows are ruminants and have no business eating grains...pastured beef has MUCH lower saturated fat and a rare Omega 3 fatty acid that is SO good for you). Organic is a wonderful term to help you determine how a food is produced, but if you know the farmer and his methods of production, it can be unnecessary. I urge people to check out local sources of meat and dairy...you can often buy a half a cow or other animal at reasonable prices. I have a pastured cow coming next week and it will average out to about $3.00#...and that includes the tenderloins, T-bone, roasts, etc. I agree with Mrs. Taft about dairy. I feel the same way about meat too. I've read that the higher up the food chain, the more important it is. Now, the milk and meat I buy aren't certified organic (very expensive for local farmers to become certified) but they are local, pastured and treated humanely. While not "certified", they also don't use pesticides or feed the animals a diet they are not supposed to be eating (ex: cows are ruminants and have no business eating grains...pastured beef has MUCH lower saturated fat and a rare Omega 3 fatty acid that is SO good for you). Organic is a wonderful term to help you determine how a food is produced, but if you know the farmer and his methods of production, it can be unnecessary.

I urge people to check out local sources of meat and dairy...you can often buy a half a cow or other animal at reasonable prices.

I have a pastured cow coming next week and it will average out to about $3.00#...and that includes the tenderloins, T-bone, roasts, etc.

]]> By: Lady Whyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26340 Lady Why Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:25:37 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26340 This is a terrific post and a fabulous blog!! I posted on the same topic but not in nearly as much detail. I'm linking back to your post from mine and I can't wait to read your back links to cosmetics and cleaners!! You are a kindred spirit!! This is a terrific post and a fabulous blog!! I posted on the same topic but not in nearly as much detail. I'm linking back to your post from mine and I can't wait to read your back links to cosmetics and cleaners!! You are a kindred spirit!!

]]> By: Alissahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26339 Alissa Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:16:02 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26339 I'm a newcomer to your blog, and have really been enjoying it! About a year ago, after the birth of my 2nd child, I made a radical decision to go completely natural/organic, and eliminate as many chemicals as possible from our lives. However, pretty soon the financial reality of that caught up with us, and I realized we were going into debt in order to finance our organic lifestyle. I had to let a lot of things go, and be much more choosy about what I bought organic, and what would have to be non-organic. We live in a fairly remote part of Canada, where organic produce will cost your first-born, and when I do buy it, it has traveled so far to get here that it is half-rotten by the time I bring it home. So I've been choosing instead to buy fresh, local produce (from a local farmer) when it's in season, and regular, grocery store produce when it's not. The only organics I've been buying lately are of the packaged or frozen variety - things like grains, cereal, peanut butter, that sort of thing. In order to afford that, I've eliminated almost all processed food, and try to make as many things from scratch as possible. I've also had to give up organic dairy, which was one of the hardest things to give up - however, I recently read somewhere that the growth hormones given to cows to make them produce more milk are illegal here in Canada, so that gives me some relief. Just wanted to say thanks for such a great post, you've inspired me to re-examine my grocery list and give more thought to prioritizing my organic purchases. I'm a newcomer to your blog, and have really been enjoying it! About a year ago, after the birth of my 2nd child, I made a radical decision to go completely natural/organic, and eliminate as many chemicals as possible from our lives. However, pretty soon the financial reality of that caught up with us, and I realized we were going into debt in order to finance our organic lifestyle. I had to let a lot of things go, and be much more choosy about what I bought organic, and what would have to be non-organic. We live in a fairly remote part of Canada, where organic produce will cost your first-born, and when I do buy it, it has traveled so far to get here that it is half-rotten by the time I bring it home. So I've been choosing instead to buy fresh, local produce (from a local farmer) when it's in season, and regular, grocery store produce when it's not. The only organics I've been buying lately are of the packaged or frozen variety - things like grains, cereal, peanut butter, that sort of thing. In order to afford that, I've eliminated almost all processed food, and try to make as many things from scratch as possible. I've also had to give up organic dairy, which was one of the hardest things to give up - however, I recently read somewhere that the growth hormones given to cows to make them produce more milk are illegal here in Canada, so that gives me some relief.
Just wanted to say thanks for such a great post, you've inspired me to re-examine my grocery list and give more thought to prioritizing my organic purchases.

]]> By: Stephaniehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26338 Stephanie Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:39:01 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26338 I have a general rule of thumb for buying organic. Anything I can peel, I buy regular but if the outer layer cannot be peeled I buy organic. Also for carrots, I have read if you cut and inch off the top before using, you will reduce pesticides as that is there they gather mainly! Thanks for sharing! I have a general rule of thumb for buying organic. Anything I can peel, I buy regular but if the outer layer cannot be peeled I buy organic. Also for carrots, I have read if you cut and inch off the top before using, you will reduce pesticides as that is there they gather mainly! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Doniellehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26337 Donielle Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:24:10 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26337 Thanks for the link with the pesticide rankings! I haven't seen anything more than the top and bottom 12. I actually have the list of the top 12 in my wallet so I don't have to try and remember when I hit the grocery stores! Thanks for the link with the pesticide rankings! I haven't seen anything more than the top and bottom 12. I actually have the list of the top 12 in my wallet so I don't have to try and remember when I hit the grocery stores!

]]> By: Mrs. Tafthttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html/comment-page-1#comment-26336 Mrs. Taft Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:10:09 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/the-dirty-dozen-making-the-most-of-the-money-you-spend-on-organics.html#comment-26336 When budget etc. allows, I try to buy ALL my produce organically. But it doesn't always allow, so I often refer to lists like the one you linked to above to prioritize. Organic dairy is my first priority, I will not purchase regular. Then there are certain fruits and vegetables I will only buy organically, and meat must be free-range/natural (but I wait for sales and stock up) if not organic. Everything else is a matter of money versus the list. :) Thanks for posting this, it's nice to know someone else feels that health should not be sacrificed in the name of the almighty dollar. :) I appreciate your wisdom here and all the information too! When budget etc. allows, I try to buy ALL my produce organically. But it doesn't always allow, so I often refer to lists like the one you linked to above to prioritize. Organic dairy is my first priority, I will not purchase regular. Then there are certain fruits and vegetables I will only buy organically, and meat must be free-range/natural (but I wait for sales and stock up) if not organic. Everything else is a matter of money versus the list. :)

Thanks for posting this, it's nice to know someone else feels that health should not be sacrificed in the name of the almighty dollar. :) I appreciate your wisdom here and all the information too!

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