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Rhiana on Organic Eating in the Union-Tribune

Last weekend in Saturday's San Diego Union-Tribune, Smart Living section writer wrote a great article providing my tips on how to buy organic without breaking the bank. We've received such great feedback from our customers that were so excited to get tips that supplement their Healthy Creations meals. You can see the full article here, and here are the tips:

Buy in season. It might seem like a no-brainer, but it can really help keep costs down. “We only put squash on the menu in the fall, for instance,” she says. It's easy to know what's in season, too. “If it's on sale, it's in season.” Right now, tomatoes are a dollar a pound because there is so much supply, she explains.

Farmers markets. Glor scours the farmers markets for fresh organic produce because it is often less expensive than at the supermarket. She recommends buying what's available and then coming up with a menu plan.

Selective organics. While Glor tries to use as many organic ingredients as possible, she picks her battles. It's less important to buy organic when it comes to produce that has a thick skin like avocados, bananas or watermelon. When it comes to fruits or vegetables with an edible skin, like bell peppers, potatoes or strawberries, Glor says organic is the way to go.