When Organic is Most Important

In a perfect world we wouldn't find ourselves standing in front of the produce we want to buy debating whether or not the high price was worth paying, it would all be safe to eat and available at a reasonable rate. Ideally all foods we ingest would be organically grown and at a price that we can all afford, but this isn't the case. Eating organically on a budget is possible and doesn't have to break the bank. Take a look below and be mindful when at the market to avoid buying the produce most contaminated if it is not organically grown and spend your money on the produce most importantly eaten organic based on the most contamination.

The Dirty Dozen or produce with the HIGHEST level of contamination from pesticides include:

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

Produce with LOWEST level of contamination from pesticides include:

1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet peas
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi Fruit
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Cantaloupe
12. Watermelon
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet potato
15. Honeydew Melon