It can be confusing to shop for vegetables these days trying to figure out whether to buy organic vs. conventionally grown produce.
Some say if it has a thick peel organic doesn’t matter, but sometimes it does.
Here’s a couple of lists: One of foods you should always buy organic and the other a list of produce that is alright to buy conventionally grown items.
Always Buy Organic:
Why? These foods have been found to have high levels of pesticide contamination.
Always wash all fruits and vegetables just before cooking and preparing.
Fruit:
- Apples
- Grapes
- Imported Nectarines
- Peaches
- Strawberries
Vegetables:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cherry and Grape Tomatoes
- Corn – to avoid GMO
- Cucumbers
- Collard greens
- Hot peppers
- Kale
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Summer Squash
- Sweet Bell Peppers
OK To Buy Conventionally Grown:
Why? These crops are safely grown with the low usage of pesticide resulting in lower pesticide residue on your fruits…
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