15 Real Life Questions About Eating Healthy in Today's Economy, Answered
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I wonder how I can keep the family in organic and gluten free food without spending quite as much? -Sadie H.
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I wonder how I can keep the family in organic and gluten free food without spending quite as much? -Sadie H.
Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D.: The key is that you really don't need to go organic on everything. The Environmental Working group publishes their dirty dozen and clean 15 list yearly. This list provides the foods that you'll want to buy organically as well as 15 you definitely should not. Instead of focusing on a 100% organic diet, why not focus only on the things that are most meaningful to you (organic yogurt). Make a list of organic deal breakers and stick to it. Fruits that have a very thick skin (pineapple, avocado, watermelon) are usually a waste of money to purchase organically. For cheaper gluten free foods, choose quinoa, cornmeal, grits and brown rice. GALLERY: 10 Healthy Snacks Under 100 Calories
We know how difficult it can be to shop for specialty food items and "go organic" all in the name of health and beauty. But it's worth it! That's why we held a live chat to answer your biggest questions about eating healthily on a budget. Here's a recap of 15 questions from the chat.
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