Comments on: Affording Organics http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:03:41 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Rebuttals to Excuses for Not Exercising and Eating Unhealthy | Mark's Daily Apple http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-383344 Rebuttals to Excuses for Not Exercising and Eating Unhealthy | Mark's Daily Apple Mon, 11 May 2009 23:13:44 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-383344 [...] Sure you can. Organ meat is cheap and incredibly nutritious. Or try the Depression Diet. Heck, even organics are affordable, if you know how to do it. Even healthy cuts of meat can be had on a budget: grass fed meat [...] [...] Sure you can. Organ meat is cheap and incredibly nutritious. Or try the Depression Diet. Heck, even organics are affordable, if you know how to do it. Even healthy cuts of meat can be had on a budget: grass fed meat [...]

]]> By: Ailu http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-352466 Ailu Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:56:11 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-352466 Costco has really increased their organic offerings in the last 6 months or so (at least here on the west coast), so we've been shopping there just about every week as of late. They now have organic chicken, beef, and an assortment of fruits and veggies. Plus other misc organics. A whole chicken is half the price I pay the local farm ($10 vs $20). Found some organic dried apple chips made with nothing but cinnamon that were delicious. They were only $4, but when I went to the manufacture's website I found they normally sell that large sized bag for $10. So we are saving a boat load of money there. Costco has really increased their organic offerings in the last 6 months or so (at least here on the west coast), so we’ve been shopping there just about every week as of late. They now have organic chicken, beef, and an assortment of fruits and veggies. Plus other misc organics. A whole chicken is half the price I pay the local farm ($10 vs $20). Found some organic dried apple chips made with nothing but cinnamon that were delicious. They were only $4, but when I went to the manufacture’s website I found they normally sell that large sized bag for $10. So we are saving a boat load of money there.

]]> By: Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Community Supported Agriculture http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-55562 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Community Supported Agriculture Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:58:51 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-55562 [...] Affording Organics [...] [...] Affording Organics [...]

]]> By: heykapo http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54474 heykapo Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:22:05 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54474 I don't eat grains, but my horse does. So while I'm happy with my my food budget, I dread my feed bill. You can afford a lot of good and savory food if you 1) cook, 2)don't eat out, 3) are proud of the contents of your shopping cart. But you know all that. What about the price of hay? I don’t eat grains, but my horse does. So while I’m happy with my my food budget, I dread my feed bill. You can afford a lot of good and savory food if you 1) cook, 2)don’t eat out, 3) are proud of the contents of your shopping cart. But you know all that. What about the price of hay?

]]> By: Sonagi http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54429 Sonagi Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:44:17 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54429 @Pink: Most meats and dairy from Australia and New Zealand come from pastured animals because it's cheaper than feeding them imported grains. @Pink:

Most meats and dairy from Australia and New Zealand come from pastured animals because it’s cheaper than feeding them imported grains.

]]> By: Huckleberry http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54373 Huckleberry Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:52:32 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54373 Pink, I keep hoping that's true, but I also keep hearing that increased grain prices are also driving up the cost of everything else. I'm thinking of asking some of the local farms around here that raise livestock on grass if they think there could be a shift to more grass-fed meat. Let's hope so. <a href="http://food.gofrolic.org" rel="nofollow">Food Is Love</a> Pink, I keep hoping that’s true, but I also keep hearing that increased grain prices are also driving up the cost of everything else. I’m thinking of asking some of the local farms around here that raise livestock on grass if they think there could be a shift to more grass-fed meat. Let’s hope so.

Food Is Love

]]> By: Pink http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54323 Pink Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:52:34 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54323 An aside on how higher grain prices could be a good thing: The US moved away from grass fed beef and dairy largely because of how inexpensive it was to feed cattle corn and other feed grain. (Grain subsidies helped with that.) As grain prices rise, it becomes relatively more affordable to feed cattle grass. This has the potential to increase the supply of grass-fed beef and dairy on the market, which would help those of us who prefer these items to grain-fed counterparts. An aside on how higher grain prices could be a good thing: The US moved away from grass fed beef and dairy largely because of how inexpensive it was to feed cattle corn and other feed grain. (Grain subsidies helped with that.) As grain prices rise, it becomes relatively more affordable to feed cattle grass. This has the potential to increase the supply of grass-fed beef and dairy on the market, which would help those of us who prefer these items to grain-fed counterparts.

]]> By: tatsujin http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54261 tatsujin Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:33 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54261 Was at Whole foods yesterday. A "speciality pizza" organic etc etc cost $6.99. and this was a small size one. A personal pizza. For most people that buy processed foods, I'm assuming that would be just part of the meal. My shopping; organic red leaf lettuce $2.99 Organic fresh celery $1.99 Organic cilantro $.99 Fresh LOCAL piece of swordfish 1/2 pound $8.79 Dinner for two. With plenty of lettuce and celery and cilantro left over to use in other meals. It's not all that expensive as long as you don't buy the processed foods!! Thank you Anna, for that great read! M. Was at Whole foods yesterday. A “speciality pizza” organic etc etc cost $6.99. and this was a small size one. A personal pizza. For most people that buy processed foods, I’m assuming that would be just part of the meal.
My shopping;
organic red leaf lettuce $2.99
Organic fresh celery $1.99
Organic cilantro $.99
Fresh LOCAL piece of swordfish 1/2 pound $8.79
Dinner for two. With plenty of lettuce and celery and cilantro left over to use in other meals.
It’s not all that expensive as long as you don’t buy the processed foods!!

Thank you Anna, for that great read!
M.

]]> By: Ki http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54252 Ki Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:49:50 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-54252 We also joined an organic co-op this year. The food is about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost that I was paying at the grocery store and it is from a local farmer. What could be better? I also started growing my own lettuce and herbs in my small townhouse. It doesn't take up that much space and saves lots of money. I started growing my own sprouts, too. I was stunned to learn how easy it is and how inexpensive. From two tablespoons of alfalfa seeds I have tons of sprouts for my salads and pets. I have shaved 1/4 to 1/2 off my grocery bill with very little effort, and everything is still organic. We watched ‘King Corn’ the other night and learned that Americans spend the very least amount of money on their food compared to other countries. I would also bet that we spend the least amount of time preparing our food. I know it isn’t the case for everyone, but many of us need to look at our priorities. Your life will flourish in the areas that you put your time and money. My heart goes out to those doing the very best they can that are still struggling. I wish you luck, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Spread the word that you would appreciate any extras from peoples’ home gardens. So many people have extras doing certain growing times. Most love to share so it doesn’t go to waste. We also joined an organic co-op this year. The food is about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost that I was paying at the grocery store and it is from a local farmer. What could be better? I also started growing my own lettuce and herbs in my small townhouse. It doesn’t take up that much space and saves lots of money. I started growing my own sprouts, too. I was stunned to learn how easy it is and how inexpensive. From two tablespoons of alfalfa seeds I have tons of sprouts for my salads and pets. I have shaved 1/4 to 1/2 off my grocery bill with very little effort, and everything is still organic. We watched ‘King Corn’ the other night and learned that Americans spend the very least amount of money on their food compared to other countries. I would also bet that we spend the least amount of time preparing our food. I know it isn’t the case for everyone, but many of us need to look at our priorities. Your life will flourish in the areas that you put your time and money. My heart goes out to those doing the very best they can that are still struggling. I wish you luck, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Spread the word that you would appreciate any extras from peoples’ home gardens. So many people have extras doing certain growing times. Most love to share so it doesn’t go to waste.

]]> By: Crystal http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-53960 Crystal Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:12:24 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/affording-organics-high-food-cost/#comment-53960 As mentioned earlier, it's about priorities. Have you looked in peoples grocery carts? I admit, I stare. Honestly, most of it is expensive and awful and then say they can't afford to eat healthy. I'd say that quality animal products is the priority and go from there. If you can find it, buy 1/2 or 1/4 cow, grassfed or course at once because it's cheaper....but then you'll have to invest in a freezer. As mentioned earlier, it’s about priorities. Have you looked in peoples grocery carts? I admit, I stare. Honestly, most of it is expensive and awful and then say they can’t afford to eat healthy.

I’d say that quality animal products is the priority and go from there. If you can find it, buy 1/2 or 1/4 cow, grassfed or course at once because it’s cheaper….but then you’ll have to invest in a freezer.

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