People always ask “what foods should I eat organic?”. The list below is what I typically follow. Some people would say buy all organic. Some people would say buying organic is silly because how do we really know what the farmers are using and the regulation of that is questionable.
I say if you know where it comes from that is even better. Your own garden, a local farmers market or a CSA (community supported agriculture) are also great options.
If organic is not in your budget you can always get cleaner food by washing and peeling them well. For example, cucumbers can be peeled. This way it gets rid of the pesticides that are held onto by the skins. You can feel the difference between an organic and non- organic cucumber by the out side. Non-organic cucumbers tend to be waxier on the outside. You can also peel apples instead of buying them organic.
Buying healthy and organic is not as cheap as the $1.00 McDonalds Hamburger but it will pay off in the long run!
CLEAN 15
DIRTY DOZEN (Foods with the most known pesticides)
FOODS TO BUY ORGANIC:
This information is constantly changing and the lists are growing. The above information was most recently found at http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods#ixzz2IMQ21gsJ
