Produce You Should Buy Organic

There are many reasons why you should buy organic.  Not only is organic food better for the environment, it’s better for you.  Pesticides damage soil, water, and wildlife.  And tests show that most non-organic produce contain residual pesticides even after washing.  When you eat non-organic produce, you’re consuming that pesticide residue.  Buying organic also supports small farmers and biodiversity.  Here is a list of the top twelve fruits and vegetables you should buy organically, from most contaminated to least contaminated.  

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

Here is a list of fruits and vegetables that contain the least amount of pesticides.  Although organic is better, the thick, inedible skins of many of these fruits and vegetables protect the part of the food that you eat. 

1. Asparagus
2. Avocados
3. Bananas
4. Broccoli
5. Cauliflower
6. Corn (However, almost all corn is genetically modified)
7. Kiwi
8. Mangoes
9. Onions
10. Papaya
11. Pineapples
12. Sweet Peas