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A nutritionist explains when it's worth buying organic - and how much more it will cost you

Kathleen ElkinsAug 12, 2015, 00:20 IST

Kathleen Elkins

Kathleen ElkinsBuying four pounds of organic chicken each week would cost you about $105 more than buying non-organic over the course of a year.

I recently stopped by my local Whole Foods to compare the cost of organic and regular products.

The experience got me thinking about whether or not it's worth it to go the organic route, especially for items where there is a more significant price difference.

I decided to consult an expert, and turned to Rania Batayneh, MPH, nutritionist and author of "The One One One Diet."

Batayneh told me which items are worth dishing out more for organic, and which ones I should buy non-organic.

Keep scrolling to find out what she said.