TIP OF THE WEEK: TO BUY ORGANIC OR NOT?

Have you ever wondered if it is really necessary to buy organic fruits of vegetables.  I know that organic is more expensive and can make it difficult to afford to buy it.  But here is a list of foods you can buy organic . I found this list at  Life Gaiam. 

This first list is foods that are best to buy organic:

DIRTY DOZEN
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Lettuce
9. Grapes (imported)
10. Pears
11. Spinach
12. Potatoes

This second list is foods that have low pesticides.
"So which produce is of least concern in terms of pesticides? The EWG reports that these 12 fruits and vegetables tested lowest in pesticide residue:"

CLEAN DOZEN
1. Onions
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn (frozen)
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet Peas (frozen)
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Eggplant

You are more than welcome to copy this list and take it with you when you are shopping.  Since I live close to a resonable heathfood store.  This list will be really beneficial to me. 


CLCIK HERE to see the article this is taken from!