What Should You Buy Organic
June 21, 2012
Diet is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. The wellness industry has lots of options when it comes to what supplements we take and what foods we eat. Knowing when to buy organic vs. conventional is a question that could improve your health and save you money in the process. I've put together a list of most contaminated fruits and vegetables which you should buy organic verses which ones you can buy not labeled organic. These "dirty" foods contain the most amount of organophosphate pesticides at your local grocery store, which have been shown to damage the nervous system. The use of these pesticides has been decreased over past decade, but not banned. The cleanest contain the least to no pesticides.
The Dirties: Cleanest:
- Apples 1. Onions
- Celery 2. Sweet Corn
- Sweet bell peppers 3. Pineapple
- Peaches 4. Avocado
- Strawberries 5. Cabbage
- Nectarines 6. Sweet Peas
- Grapes 7. Asparagus
- Spinach 8. Mango
- Lettuce 9. Eggplant
- Cucumbers 10. Kiwi
- Blueberries 11. Cantelope
- Potatoes 12. Sweet Potatoes
Eating "organic" doesn't always mean you're eating healthy. That pack of organic potato chips is still junk food. Eating your daily dose of fruits and vegetables outweighs the risk of pesticide exposure. Make sure to thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before you eat them. So eat up!
