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Speaking with my surgeon last Friday we talked about organic vs whatever I find in the store. I let him I am unemployed now and pricey special foods for a family of 5 is just not in the budget. So he gave me website to checkout called greenpolkadot.com

I not sure if there is a "the" in front or not....anyway, This site is awesome for those looking for great priced organic food. I am still looking at all the things they have, but I'm just not sure if organic is worth the trouble. I know, I know there are some on here that probably only eat organic..God bless, good job. I'm not knocking it, I'm curious about it. The commissary carries organic fruits and veggies, I may start with that and see how it goes.

Anyway, just wanted to share the website with ya'll.

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From a glance, Trader Joe's prices are better than that website www.greenpolkadotbox.com. Whole foods is generally too expensive, although their own brand 365 is relatively cheap. Farmer's markets accept WIC now, at least in Washington State (assuming you might qualify). I generally only buy organic for milk/dairy/eggs or when it's the best price. I always buy milk organic because of all the meds and hormones used in factory farming, plus my daughter drinks about a gallon every 4 days by herself. I buy eggs organic because of personal ethical issues. Safeway here carries organics now at comparable prices, their own "O" organic brand is as cheap or cheaper than generics. CSA's are an option here in WA, but they are kind of pricey.

Thanks for the link to the site, I'll keep browsing and see if it's a good option for us.

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If I had more money I would buy much more organic but fact is I can not afford it. I do look for cage free or grass fed. Best of luck .

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I wish we had a Trader Joes here, Whole Foods is very expensive and a 40 min. drive.

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Most of the supermarkets now have organic produce like Path-mark, stop and shop, etc even Walmart has organic stuff too, don't forget with whole foods, you're paying for the ambience and recycled brown paper bags etc. I get my meats at whole foods but you can find better priced items of the same quality at your local grocery.

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Speaking with my surgeon last Friday we talked about organic vs whatever I find in the store. I let him I am unemployed now and pricey special foods for a family of 5 is just not in the budget. So he gave me website to checkout called greenpolkadot.com

I not sure if there is a "the" in front or not....anyway, This site is awesome for those looking for great priced organic food. I am still looking at all the things they have, but I'm just not sure if organic is worth the trouble. I know, I know there are some on here that probably only eat organic..God bless, good job. I'm not knocking it, I'm curious about it. The commissary carries organic fruits and veggies, I may start with that and see how it goes.

Anyway, just wanted to share the website with ya'll.

HI!

Here is a link to the "the 12 foods to eat organic", which might help. You might be able to eat non-organic in general, but eat these foods only if they are organic. It could put less of a load on your filtering organs.

I hope this helps!

~hiddn

http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/Dirty-Dozen-Foods#slide-1

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HI!

Here is a link to the "the 12 foods to eat organic", which might help. You might be able to eat non-organic in general, but eat these foods only if they are organic. It could put less of a load on your filtering organs.

I hope this helps!

~hiddn

http://www.thedailyg...n-Foods#slide-1

Actually, here is what might be a better link. It has the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen!

http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php

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