What foods are better to buy organic, and for which foods does it not matter?!
Is there a list that anyone has where it shows which foods are better bought organic/local and foods that are perfectly fine bought "conventional"?
Thank you!
Answers:
The dirty dozen:
1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Bell peppers
8. Spinach
9. Cherries
10. Kale/Collard Greens
11. Potatoes
12. Grapes (imported)
The Clean Fifteen
1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet Corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mangoes
6. Sweet Peas
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwifruit
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Cantaloupe
12. Watermelon
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet Potatoes
15. Honeydew Melon
Vegan, Vegetarian Times Magazine
I'm not a food expert, but I do know that foods grown underground, like potatoes and carrots should be bought organic. I read it has to do with the pesticides going into the ground and seeping into the plants. Anything with a soft skin on it should be organic or not treated with pesticides. One thing to consider, when in doubt, grow it yourself, go to a farmers market, or look for organic produce in your supermarket.
I hope this helps!