Eating exclusively organically has SAVED me!!! Seriously, there would be no colour, no natural nourishment without organic food. I know that it is certainly not contaminated and grown without all the junk that aggravates IBS. Like you, because I do not subscribe to pre-packaged gimmicky "name-branded" packaged foods, it doesn't really negatively impact my overall grocery bill. Like you, I take advantage of sales. Input totally co-relates with output re: food/nutrition/energy and organic produce/food is of a vibration/quality that I TRUST. It is without gmo. and adulteration. You are positively correct; the gimmicky foods that alot of people on this board subscribe to are offensive and insulting to my gut personally. I could not survive that way, and would be the depressed, emaciated, IBS-D tormented shadow of who I am today. There are no quick fixes to IBS. It's a lifestyle that requires maintenance. Quality control re: nutritional input assertains that peace of body, peace of mind. Vive la difference; chose organic and do your own prep. That way, you know what you're going to get. Honestly...the way people go on about those Loonie Luna bars is pathetic!!! Not to mention...well, I'm sure you can think of myriad things to fill that blank in.
I cannot believe I can actually tolerate some veggies, now! It's miraculous, but with organic food and a food processor magic can happen. Doing a little of my own organic gardening for the joy of it helps, too.