Thanks,once more, 5835!
The 'way' I write sidesteps those issues, or most of them, I believe, by simply substituting...NOT by 'knowing' the difference, but by preferring one to the other.
In other words, the shopper simply notices one or two things 'better' per trip. Or, changes one recipe at a time -- actually simplifying it with less cooking, one pot instead of two, baking instead of standing over it, using appliances instead of handwork, etc., etc.
...And by snacking...plus a few other tricks...like saving money while getting better quality.
The 'preference' I speak of comes from within...cellular delight. Grin!
You know, the way you write seems so thoughtful, we would take you for an experienced reader here.
Two 'bad' things happened to me when I was beginning to change...
...One was that I became confused with all the details and suggestions. After a while, and trying things, I began to notice that there were certain basics. They were for me!
...The other was that I am married to a very nice man who likes to mind the budget. He has been widowed twice (by diabetes and by liver cancer). He takes wonderful care of me.
He needs to do the shopping, for budgetary reasons, and to make sure that he gets what he wants, and NOT anything green for him. Still he will buy anything I ask, and he watches that I always have what I need. In return, I often splurge, having the little extras he likes, and settling for the odd pasta meal, etc., he has his mouth all set for.
I am nothing if not a diplomat, and devious. (Wink.) And I am devoted to him.
Here and there we have shopped at the 'organic' stores, but, mostly, our stuff comes from the better grocery stores. Slowly I have changed, and so has he, as we saw ways to do it without stepping on each others' toes.
Mainly, we make efforts to please each other. No decision is forced on the other. Like tonight, we often eat entirely different meals. Here's where a rhythm of 'snacking' comes into play.
All of this gives me info to add to my idea of 'simplicity'. Without it, I'd not have made the changes I have to date. 'Don't sweat the small stuff'.
Your feedback is valuable to me. You help me to remember what is important to others.
My best,
Fledgling