Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Can't afford to always buy organic? A helpful guide to what to "skimp" on

Buying organic is expensive! We all know we should, we all want to. We understand all the reasons why; it is better for our health, for the health of the planet and the health of the farmers and their workers. The problem is, in these tough economic times, organic is not always in the budget. In response to this, I have put together a list of the "Dirty Dozen" as well as the 12 least contaminated fruits and vegetables so that when you REALLY can't make the organic choice, you can know what you are buying and how to lower your exposure to pesticides.
"Dirty Dozen"
Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Pepper
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Pears
Imported grapes
Spinach
Lettuce
Potaotes

12 Least Contaminated:
Onions
Avocado
Sweet Corn (frozen)
Pineapples
Mangos
Asperagus
Sweet Peas (frozen)
Kiwis
Bananas
Cabbage
Broccoli
Papaya
I hope this list is helpful to you when making your shopping choices at the grocery store!

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