12 Foods You Should Buy Organic

By Valerie Tejeda | 06/21/2012 - 18:05 | 0 Comments

Going grocery shopping can be overwhelming. While lots of stores carry organic fruits and vegetables, many tend to be very pricey. So in these hard economic times, is buying organic really necessary? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released the new ”dirty dozen” list for 2012 sharing which fruits and veggies are the highest in pesticides. While some produce such as avocado, kiwi, and asparagus are perfectly safe, others are full of chemicals that you can easily avoid. Here are 12 fruits and vegetables that you should always buy organic. 

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Apples

Topping the “dirty dozen” list for 2012 is apples. While they say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” if you’re buying apples that aren’t organic, this may not be the case. The EWG found that apples have more pesticide contamination than any other fruit or vegetable. The good news? Many grocery stores provide organic apples. If you can’t buy organic, make sure to give your apple a good wash, and remove the skin to help lower the pesticide content. 

 

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