Produce to Buy Organic – Non-Organic Produce Choices

Buying and eating organic produce is definitely safer for you and your family. Some fruits and vegetables need more care and attention to protect them from pests and to insure maximum yield. This extra care can be by using pesticides or by using organic practices (no chemicals). Organic practices often increase the prices of produce. The following lists give the names of produce that you should buy organic and those that you can buy non-organic.

12 Reasons to Eat Organic

Eating fresh produce is the best way to obtain daily nutrients, but the pesticides used on many crops remain a major health concern. By choosing organic foods, you can reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself to potentially harmful chemicals.

Make sure you purchase only organic varieties of the produce listed below. According to the Environmental Working Group, common growing practices make these crops the most likely to contain pesticide residues:

12 Items You Don’t Have to Buy Organic

1. Apples
2. Peaches
3. Bell Peppers
4. Pears
5. Celery
6. Potatoes
7. Cherries
8. Raspberries
9. Imported Grapes
10. Spinach
11. Nectarines
12. Strawberries 

This list 12 foods poses little threat of pesticide contamination. Choosing organic produce as the best way to reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself to potentially harmful pesticides. Until more manufacturers adopt organic practices, however, organic foods are likely to remain more expensive than non-organic choices (unless you grow them yourself, a practice I  recommend). If organic produce is cutting into your overall budget, it’s okay to prioritize a bit and use non-organic varieties of the fruits and vegetables listed below, which tend to contain the least amount of pesticides. You should still make it a habit to wash them thoroughly before eating or cooking to remove dirt and bacteria. According to the Environmental Working Group, these are the least contaminated fruits and vegetables.

1. Asparagus
2. Kiwi
3. Avocados
4. Mangos
5. Bananas
6. Onions
7. Broccoli
8. Papaya
9. Cauliflower
10. Pineapples
11. Corn (sweet, frozen)
12. Peas (sweet, frozen)

From Daily Tip from DrWeil.com 

Eat fresh raw fruits and vegetables or cook them with all-natural and organic Watkins herbs and spices to enhance their flavor.

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