Avoid prepackaged foods.
Not only are they not as good for you, they are much more expensive than preparing from fresh ingredients.
Be creative.
Mix and match your various best choice options for a variety of foods.
Be flexible.
When you find a good deal on an organic produce, go for it - keep your shopping list flexible.
Buy in bulk.
Look for the bulk food bins at the store or market. If this is new for you, ask for assistance.
Buy in season.
Buy large quantities at the peak of the season, when the prices are the lowest. Try to buy in bulk from a local farmers' market.
Buy preserved foods.
In the off season, avoid expensive imported stale produce. Choose less expensive preserved foods.
Buy private label.
More expensive chain stores often have less expensive private label brands of goods.
Buy what is on sale.
When an organic item is on sale, go for it.
Clip coupons.
Look for organic food items that appear in the store fliers, and in weekend newspapers.
Comparison shop the supermarkets.
do a price check for often-purchased organic items to find the lowest prices.
Freeze it.
If you buy in bulk at the peak of the season, freeze it for enjoyment through the winter.
Join a buying club.
Buying clubs can be especially inexpensive for bulk purchases of beans, grains, lentils, and nuts.
Join a co-op.
Food co-ops provide food to members at a discount, and many of the products are organic.
Order by mail or online.
You can purchase organic beef at www.myntrualbeef.com; try http://eatwellguide.org and http://theorganicpages.com.
Rethink your food budget.
If you want to purchase more expensive organic foods, you may need to increase your food budget.
Shop at Farmer's Markets.
A great source of fresh and local produce at better prices. Ask the grower if they are organic.
Shop the sales and house brands.
Look for organic foods that have been marked down, or are on special.
Try a community supported agriculture program.
You pay a portion of a farmer's expenses, and get weekly boxes of fruits and veggies from the harvest.
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