When Should I Buy Organic?

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We all want the best for our kids, but going completely organic can be daunting. Compromise by choosing organic where it really counts. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group ranks 46 fruits and vegetables according to pesticide content (go to foodnews.org for details) — the greater the pesticide load, the greater the reason to consider buying organic.

12 Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic:

Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Spinach
Nectarines
Celery
Pears
Cherries
Potatoes
Bell peppers
Raspberries
Imported grapes

Go Ahead, It's Okay to Buy Nonorganic:

Sweet corn
Avocados
Pineapples
Cauliflower
Mangoes
Sweet peas
Asparagus
Onions
Broccoli
Bananas
Kiwis

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When Should I Buy Organic?

Traceytax says:

April 22, 2009

Even though I try to buy exclusively organic, especially for the kids,it is really expensive. It's nice to have a list of things that I can just get from my local farmer's market, grown "naturally" without being certified organic and still have a comfort level about what I'm giving my kids. Thanks for the list!

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