The following fruits and vegetables have the highest pesticide levels, so it is best to buy organic:
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Cucumbers
Celery
Potatoes
Grapes
Cherry Tomatoes
Kale/Collard Greens
Summer Squash
Nectarines (imported)
Peaches
Spinach
Strawberries
Hot Peppers
Fruits and vegetables you DON’T need to buy organic:
The following fruits and vegetables are known as the “Clean 15” these conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are generally low in pesticides:
Asparagus
Avocado
Mushrooms
Cabbage
Sweet Corn
Eggplant
Kiwi
Mango
Onion
Papaya
Pineapple
Sweet Peas (frozen)
Sweet Potatoes
Grapefruit
Cantaloupe
Buy organic meat, eggs, and dairy if you can afford to
Industrially-raised animals may be fed corn, grains, antibiotics, animal by-products, growth hormones, pesticides, and sewage sludge. These practices can have health consequences for both the animals themselves and people consuming their meat, eggs, or milk.
If you can afford to pay the higher prices, look for beef and dairy products labeled “pasture-raised” or “100% grass-fed.” For pork, chicken, or eggs, look for a “certified organic” label. You may find that buying cheaper cuts of meat from organically raised animals enables you to eat organic without breaking your food budget. Try buying organic chicken thighs instead of conventionally raised chicken breasts, for example.
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