Organic foods on a budget

Organic eating is the way to go, or so we have been hearing for the past few years.  But do all foods really have to be organic?  I mean it is expensive for those who are on a tight budget to buy EVERYTHING organic.

Organic food is known to contain 50% more nutrients, minerals and vitamins than produce that has been intensively farmed. An average apple has more than 30 pesticides that will enter your body once consumed.  That is DISGUSTING to think about.  Why would anyone want to actually put those pesticides and chemicals in their body?  The answer could possibly be because people do not know about the nasty things they are putting in their bodies, and people also do not know which foods should absolutely be organic and which ones can be average. 

Not only are organic foods better for you nutritionally but they effect your body and everyday life as well.  Once you start changing your diet and adding organic foods into it your whole body will start thanking you. Eating organic foods will make you feel better emotionally, mentally, physically, and spirituality. Not only will you feel better but your body will have more energy to do the everyday things that you use to be so tired doing!



Even though it is better for your body, I do know how hard it can be on your wallet to buy all organic food.  So if you can not buy all organic here is a list of the 12 foods that should always be organic in your house hold- (from http://green.yahoo.com/blog/daily_green_news/332/the-new-dirty-dozen-12-foods-to-eat-organic-and-avoid-pesticide-residue.html)

1.  Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Bell Peppers
8. Spinach
9. Kale
10. Cherries
11. Potatoes
12. Grapes
Known as the dirty dozen, buying these fruits and vegetables organic will save you and your body from chemicals and pesticides that are regularly found in these fruits and vegetables.  


Now to save some money here is a list known as the clean 15.  You can buy things that are not organic and be okay! (from http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/Save-on-Sustainable-Gallery-44032808)

1.  Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapple
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomatoes
15. Sweet Potatoes


So if you need to stay on budget now you know the foods that should absolutely be organic in your kitchen.  The rest can be the regular stuff you buy normally now.  Just beware of what you are putting in your body.  If your body does not feel the best that it can, try adding in some organic foods and see if that will make a difference! I promise that it will!