Christy Harrison
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Christy Harrison is a senior editor at Plenty magazine. She lives in New York City.
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Cost in Translation
Seriously, now -- why aren't organics getting affordable? 18
Posted 4 years, 2 months agoSo you like whole-grain bread, pesticide-free plums, and low-fat meat? Better ask for a raise.
A recent study by researchers at the University of California-Davis reported that U.S. shoppers who consistently choose healthy foods spend nearly 20 percent more on groceries. The study also said the higher price of these healthier choices can consume 35 to 40 percent of a low-income family's grocery budget. That's bad news for public health. It's also bad news for the organic-food market, since organics usually carry the highest price tag of all the healthy stuff out there.
