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    Home » This and That » Is Organic Worth the Extra Cost? Maybe…

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Nov 6, 2019 · published: Nov 19, 2008 · About 1 minute to read this article. 1 Comment

    Is Organic Worth the Extra Cost? Maybe…

    I know you’ve asked yourself this while perusing the $1.25 price difference per pound of those fuji apples you love so much…
    IS ORGANIC WORTH THE EXTRA COST?

    With a failing economy, many folks are choosing to make sacrifice a few expensive food items. That usually means ‘organic’ is the first the get chopped. But should you wait and reconsider keeping ORGANIC to you grocery list??
    http://www.mcclatchydc.com/226/story/55792.html
    The article above notes that:
    A year ago, research by Britain’s University of Newcastle concluded that some organic food is healthier. Its four-year study conducted across Europe found 50 to 80 percent more antioxidants in organic milk than in conventional milk, and 20 to 40 percent more nutrients in organically cultivated grains, tomatoes, potatoes, onions and salad greens.

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    1. jill k says

      November 19, 2008 at 9:20 pm

      $3.99 lb for organic honeycrisp apples in Whole Foods. That isn’t worth it.

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