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12 foods that are worth the organic splurge
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As compelling as it may be to only buy free-range beef and
fair trade coffee, who can afford it? You want to do the right
thing for your health and the planet, but your budget begs
otherwise. In terms of long-term costs to your health, though,
there are some fruits and veggies that are always worth the
organic splurge. The dirty dozen below have the highest
levels of pesticides when grown conventionally. The thin
skins on many of them make it easy for pesticides to
penetrate to the food and impossible for us to wash away the
chemicals. Opt for USDA certified organics of these foods
and you're ensuring your salad wasn't raised using man-
made chemical pesticides, fossil fuel- or sewage-based
fertilizers or genetically-modified seeds.
1. apples
2. sweet bell peppers
3. carrots
4. celery
5. cherries
6. grapes (imported)
7. kale
8. lettuce
9. nectarines
10.peaches
11.pears
12.strawberries
Let's say you're looking at this list feeling totally daunted because these are the only fruits and vegetables
you buy. A good compromise is to hit up your local farmer's market where the prices are often lower than
the grocery store, and the farmers raise their crops using organic methods but don't opt to go through the
costly and lengthy organic certification process. Ask them how they raise their apples. No spray? Then ask
for their best apple pie recipe.
And whether you buy organic or not, always remember to give your food a good wash before eating or
cooking with it!
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