It's A Little Pricey But I'm Eating All Organic This Week

SPECK · 09-01-2009, 07:07 AM

Decided my health is worth it!!

I made a menu out for this week, headed out to Kroger and Publix and I'm really psyched about it!!

It helped that my regular produce section avocado turned brown rather quickly and my organic one looked so much better!

DiamondDeb · 09-02-2009, 07:48 AM

Good for you!

I feel the same way. I was eating some things organic most of last year but a few months ago when I made sure everything was organic/natural is when I noticed a big difference in how I feel. The last thing I changed was meat & poultry.

SPECK · 09-02-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondDeb

Good for you!

I feel the same way. I was eating some things organic most of last year but a few months ago when I made sure everything was organic/natural is when I noticed a big difference in how I feel. The last thing I changed was meat & poultry.

That's awesome Deb!

I'm hoping I feel a difference also. It was pretty cool shopping for the groceries in the organic section. I was confined to one area instead of being all over the store. lol(saves time also)

CARLINI · 09-04-2009, 01:27 PM

You won't regret it!

BeingHealthy · 09-05-2009, 07:16 AM

I've been slowly trying to go more organic and real whole foods but the prices are scary! I have finally just taken the plunge and realize that when we eat foods that are so much more nutritious, then our bodies will crave less and will be healthier. So, really we end up eating less and saving money on health issues. Plus, I save on not buying the extra plastic foods. The produce just tastes so much better too!

KyliesMom · 09-07-2009, 05:24 AM

You can cut your costs by finding a local organic farmers market or by joining a CSA here's a link that may help + you can buy some items directly

Local Harvest / Farmers Markets / Family Farms / CSA / Organic Food

SPECK · 09-08-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KyliesMom

You can cut your costs by finding a local organic farmers market or by joining a CSA here's a link that may help + you can buy some items directly

Local Harvest / Farmers Markets / Family Farms / CSA / Organic Food

This is an awesome link! I found two places within 10 minutes of my house.

Thanks a bunch!

KyliesMom · 09-08-2009, 09:43 AM

your very welcome

LeanLioness · 09-08-2009, 03:48 PM

I am on my way to purely organic and 100% natural..............

I ordered Buffalo (never tried it before and should be ready in about 6 weeks). I am also getting a side of grass fed beef and a side of pork and 12 chickens from a local farmer...........

In all of that I will have 4 fryers and 8 roasting hens, uncured bacon, ribs, roasts and steaks (pork, beef, and buffalo), organ meats from all animals....

I will have meat in my freezer for the next year.

I shop the farmers markets for veggies and fruit and will only buy what is local and in season............ (minor exception of grapefruit, lemons, oranges, bananas, pineapple - I will never be able to buy them local or organic due to living in the Midwest, LOL)

I have frozen lots of green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, onions, etc................

We get eggs from one of several local farmers and we have also started eating duck eggs. Very rich and yummy!!!

CindyCRNA · 09-09-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LeanLioness

I am on my way to purely organic and 100% natural..............

I ordered Buffalo (never tried it before and should be ready in about 6 weeks). I am also getting a side of grass fed beef and a side of pork and 12 chickens from a local farmer...........

In all of that I will have 4 fryers and 8 roasting hens, uncured bacon, ribs, roasts and steaks (pork, beef, and buffalo), organ meats from all animals....

I will have meat in my freezer for the next year.

I shop the farmers markets for veggies and fruit and will only buy what is local and in season............ (minor exception of grapefruit, lemons, oranges, bananas, pineapple - I will never be able to buy them local or organic due to living in the Midwest, LOL)

I have frozen lots of green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, onions, etc................

We get eggs from one of several local farmers and we have also started eating duck eggs. Very rich and yummy!!!

You will like buffalo. I have had the best luck with ground, stew and roasts. I too have a 1/4 of a grass fed organic local cow but would love a source for organic pastured chicken "parts". You know, breasts, thighs, ect because when I cook sometimes I want 4 or 5 breasts or a bunch of thighs. I gues i could just cut up and package my own. Oh, and I haven't had duck eggs since I was little. That sounds good!

Indychick829 · 09-13-2009, 02:03 PM

I really do try to...but unfortunately when you're on a limited budget, organic and grass-fed gets expensive.

We are planning on buying 1/4 grass fed cow come next year when we get our tax check back - I'm looking forward to that! It's really hard to 'allow' myself to buy commercially made meat and vegees when I have educated myself on what really goes on with all that stuff! But - again - when you're on a limited budget, you gotta do what you gotta do.

debkeversole · 09-13-2009, 02:10 PM

i loved when a local girl raised ducks for a 4h project we got the eggs! they were so good

Lilly87 · 09-13-2009, 02:25 PM

I'm gonna start slow and work my way up to 100% organic.
Today I'm digging up the dirtpatches on either side of our yard and starting a herb/veg garden!

Hope I've got a green thumb, eh?

09-01-2009, 07:07 AM	#1
SPECK MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,360 Gallery: SPECK	It's A Little Pricey But I'm Eating All Organic This Week Decided my health is worth it!! I made a menu out for this week, headed out to Kroger and Publix and I'm really psyched about it!! It helped that my regular produce section avocado turned brown rather quickly and my organic one looked so much better!

09-08-2009, 03:48 PM	#9
LeanLioness Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Du Quoin, IL Posts: 5,639 Gallery: LeanLioness Stats: 240/199.4/120 WOE: Primal BluePrint Start Date: August 5, 2009	I am on my way to purely organic and 100% natural.............. I ordered Buffalo (never tried it before and should be ready in about 6 weeks). I am also getting a side of grass fed beef and a side of pork and 12 chickens from a local farmer........... In all of that I will have 4 fryers and 8 roasting hens, uncured bacon, ribs, roasts and steaks (pork, beef, and buffalo), organ meats from all animals.... I will have meat in my freezer for the next year. I shop the farmers markets for veggies and fruit and will only buy what is local and in season............ (minor exception of grapefruit, lemons, oranges, bananas, pineapple - I will never be able to buy them local or organic due to living in the Midwest, LOL) I have frozen lots of green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, onions, etc................ We get eggs from one of several local farmers and we have also started eating duck eggs. Very rich and yummy!!! __________________ 240...216......(199.4)......194...175...158...142...128......115 (GOAL!!) Made first mini goal, July 17, 2009 Exercise: Need to get out and exercise more. Pilates, 10 minute solution.

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09-02-2009, 07:48 AM	#2
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 53,793 Gallery: DiamondDeb	Good for you! I feel the same way. I was eating some things organic most of last year but a few months ago when I made sure everything was organic/natural is when I noticed a big difference in how I feel. The last thing I changed was meat & poultry.

09-04-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
CARLINI Thick and Delicious Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wasatch front Posts: 7,719 Gallery: CARLINI WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/14/04	You won't regret it!

09-05-2009, 07:16 AM	#5
BeingHealthy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida (Treasure Coast) Posts: 323 Gallery: BeingHealthy Stats: Female 46, 5'3"	I've been slowly trying to go more organic and real whole foods but the prices are scary! I have finally just taken the plunge and realize that when we eat foods that are so much more nutritious, then our bodies will crave less and will be healthier. So, really we end up eating less and saving money on health issues. Plus, I save on not buying the extra plastic foods. The produce just tastes so much better too!

09-07-2009, 05:24 AM	#6
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 389 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 168/167/135 WOE: My Own Way/Low Carb/Diag Hypothyroid 8/19/09 Start Date: 8/22/2009	You can cut your costs by finding a local organic farmers market or by joining a CSA here's a link that may help + you can buy some items directly Local Harvest / Farmers Markets / Family Farms / CSA / Organic Food

09-08-2009, 09:43 AM	#8
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 389 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 168/167/135 WOE: My Own Way/Low Carb/Diag Hypothyroid 8/19/09 Start Date: 8/22/2009	your very welcome

09-13-2009, 02:03 PM	#11
Indychick829 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 490 Gallery: Indychick829 Stats: Highest-217. starting-197/current-166/goal-160 WOE: Atkins (5'8" - current size 11/12) Start Date: January 2009. Currently in Pre-Maintenance	I really do try to...but unfortunately when you're on a limited budget, organic and grass-fed gets expensive. We are planning on buying 1/4 grass fed cow come next year when we get our tax check back - I'm looking forward to that! It's really hard to 'allow' myself to buy commercially made meat and vegees when I have educated myself on what really goes on with all that stuff! But - again - when you're on a limited budget, you gotta do what you gotta do.

09-13-2009, 02:10 PM	#12
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09-13-2009, 02:25 PM	#13
Lilly87 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 122 Gallery: Lilly87 WOE: ZC whole foods (+ coffee) Start Date: 15 August 2009	I'm gonna start slow and work my way up to 100% organic. Today I'm digging up the dirtpatches on either side of our yard and starting a herb/veg garden! Hope I've got a green thumb, eh?