The Dirty Dozen: 12 foods to buy organic

Going organic is good both for you and for the environment, but is sometimes difficult due to cost or availability. The following is a list of the 12 most important foods to try to buy organic, along with a list of the 12 least important foods to buy organic. List courtesy of www.Organic.org .

Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic purchases, or you would simply like to know which type of produce has the highest pesticide residues—and which do not—the following guide from the Environmental Working Group will help.

12 Most Contaminated Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Pears Grapes (Imported) Spinach Lettuce Potatoes 12 Least Contaminated Onions Avocado Sweet Corn (Frozen) Pineapples Mango Asparagus Sweet Peas (Frozen) Kiwi Fruit Bananas Cabbage Broccoli Papaya

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Environmental Working Group
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