[disneysteve]

I'm not concerned with organic, but I think eating more veggies and whole grains helps the budget because even though those items are a little more costly, they are also much more filling and satisfying. After having a good vegetarian meal, I'm stuffed and much less likely to find myself snacking an hour later. On the other hand, I could shovel in a plate full of non-whole grain, low fiber food and I'm just as hungry when I'm done as I was when I started, so I keep on grazing as the evening goes on, grabbing something each time I cruise through the kitchen. Bad for my body and my wallet.