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Cancer by the numbers 2 of 4: That grocery bill

This is the second "Cancer by the Numbers" post, the first was about blood counts.

We have been trying to eat organic fruits and vegetables as much as we can, to reduce the pesticide levels we injest. I will publish another post about cancer and food, but for now I thought I'd share the cost of organic vs not organic based on a quick poll of my local grocery (HEB).  We had cut out meat prior to my diagnosis of cancer (ever since reading The China Study) so perhaps the decline in spending in meat is offset by the more pricey organic items!

The graph below shows the increase, as a percentage of the non-organic price, that I pay for common items that I buy.



While the actual dollar amounts may not be significant individually, I can tell you that I really feel it on my grocery bill when I buy blueberries! If you feel you want to buy organic, but want to spend the dollars on those items where it makes a difference, take a look at the  Environmental Working Group's list of the Dirty Dozen (buy these organic) and the Clean 15 (lowest level of pesticide).


Go forth and eat healthy! I'll be posting out a book review of "Foods to Fight Cancer" that talks more about foods and cancer links.

Comments

Neil said…
Hi Sally,

Not really a comment on your post - just wanted to wish you and your family a wonderful, happy, HEALTHY New Year!

Love,
SAvi
Savi said…
Oops, that was Savi, not Neil - I didn't realise he was logged in.
Greta said…
I also read in this article:

http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/apples-just-got-dirtier#comments-95986

that cilantro made its debut on the Dirty Dozen list at #13.
Austin Trini said…
Hi Greta,

Thanks for sending on! I must confess that while I try to get organic for those items on the dirty dozen, I have not been looking for organic cilantro!

Sally
Austin Trini said…
Savi-
All the best to you and the family for 2012!!
Thank you for your warm wishes.

Let there be good health for all!

Sally

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