Is Organic Produce Worth the Price? How to Eat Healthier on a Budget

From a breakdown on pesticides to advice from experts, here’s how to shop smart in the produce aisle.

Organic farming uses natural pesticides and emphasizes soil health, making its produce more appealing to some consumers. Look Studio/Shutterstock

With so many options in the produce aisle, one of the biggest questions that shoppers face is whether to go organic—a choice that comes with a higher price tag.

Is organic truly the healthiest choice when it comes to produce? How can you make healthy produce more affordable?

The Truth About Pesticides

“Organic crops emphasize soil quality, limited use of herbicides and insecticides, and do not use genetically modified organism seeds,” Amy Chow, a registered dietitian and CEO at Find BC Dietitians, Inc., told The Epoch Times.