Comments on: Question of the Week: How Important is Organic?

By: Nae

Nae — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:16:21 +0000

that should say ‘soak’ ..not ‘soeak’.

By: Nae

Nae — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:15:40 +0000

Hi Gena, I have a question for you:

I understand that we should strive (and I am freakish about this) to always buy Organic. There is a trend to say, “well, if you cannot always afford to buy Organic, at least get a specific list of veg that is not included in the ‘dirty dozen’, however; for the veg and fruit that is non-organic, isn’t it possible for the soil to get the pesticide on it and then when the crops are watered, for that pesticide to soeak into the ground and then be sucked up inside the plant when it is taking in water? Why is this not considered dangerous as well? I do not understand the acceptance of buying non-Organic (people complain of the cost) when cancer and other illnesses come at a MUCH greater cost. =o(

By: christie @ honoring health

christie @ honoring health — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:48:21 +0000

I do buy organic most often but choose local over organic if that is a choice I have to make. I will be printing out this list and taking it with me on my next trip to Whole Foods to save a little cash. We try to buy mostly organic and still only spend $50 to $75 a week on groceries for the two of us. It is hard but we do seem to manage.

By: elise

elise — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:38:48 +0000

thanks for such a great post. i love to buy organic (and try to most of the time), but like you, sometimes the cash flow isnt there, so i go conventional for the D listers (nanners, etc). gena, i think your posts are just wonderful to read.

By: rhodeygirl

rhodeygirl — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:02:27 +0000

great post.

What do you do when your option is local OR organic. For example, we have local apples that are not labeled organic and organic ones from Washington state. I would be inclined to buy the local ones, but would love your thoughts on the subject!

By: melody polakow: Vegan for 3.33 a day

melody polakow: Vegan for 3.33 a day — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:42:45 +0000

Gena, great post.. and that salad looks to die for. I love chard so much..

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:57:52 +0000

I’m with Teresa! Many farmers cannot afford to comply with all the government regulations to be officially designated as “organic” but many of them do use organic methods as much as possible. So get to know your local growers! Organic and buying local go hand in hand as far as I’m concerned.

By: OrganicTrade

OrganicTrade — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:55:24 +0000

Thank you so much for encouraging people to buy organic. In thinking about which organic products to buy, consider this: instead of focusing your organic purchases on a particular group of items, choose organic versions of the products you buy most. Whether that is milk, produce, or personal care products, this will not only help to cut costs, but it will also reduce your exposure to harmful synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and support a system of agricultural management that is great for the planet.

By: maria

maria — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:56:42 +0000

Thanks for sharing. Organic vs. non-organic is something I’ve always been curious about.

By: Rose-Anne

Rose-Anne — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:18:06 +0000

Hi sweetie! Just wanted to say hello to you on this beautiful fall Sunday.

Your timing in writing about this topic is stunning. I just moved from my beloved Evanston (just north of Chicago) to College Station, Texas. In doing so, I’ve lost Whole Foods and I’m really sad about it. I used to buy tons of my fruits and vegetables in organic form, but now I’m stuck perusing what few organic options I have and then weighing my thoughts about the situation: is non-organic kale better than no kale at all? I’m still trying to buy as much organically as I can, but it’s disappointing. Luckily, things aren’t as bleak in other areas of the supermarkets. Just do the best you can, I tell myself.

xo and have a great week!