The short answer: It depends on what you value. The long answer? Let’s get into it.
Organic food is better for you…
- Want to reduce exposure to synthetic pesticides
- Care about soil health, pollinators, and sustainable agriculture
- Prioritize animal welfare and ethical labor practices
- Support small-scale or regenerative growers
But here’s the thing: Organic food can be more expensive. That’s often because of the added costs farmers take on—organic seeds, natural inputs, labor-intensive practices, and the multi-year certification process.
If you’re shopping on a budget, prioritize organic for the Dirty Dozen—produce most likely to contain pesticide residue. For foods with protective skins or peels (like avocados or onions), going conventional might be fine.
At Misfits Market, we make it easier to shop organic food by working directly with growers to source certified organic produce and transitional produce at a better price. So you can feel good about what you’re eating, without breaking the bank.
Want to learn more? Check out: What Does “Organic” Actually Mean
Try these tasty recipes using organic food:
