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According to the USDA National Organic Program, organic food is “grown without the use of pesticides, fertilizers, radiation, and are not genetically modified.” Whether it is necessary to buy organic food has been an ongoing question and really comes down to a personal decision. But since organic produce can put a bit of a dent into your wallet, we thought we’d introduce you to the “dirty dozen” and also share which foods are the least effected by either growing process. If you’re going to spend your hard-earned cash on organic food, you’ll know where to make the wisest investment.
According to organic.org, here are the 12 most contaminated foods that you should buy organic.
- Peaches
- Apples
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Pears
- Grapes
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Potatoes
12 least contaminated foods which don’t require you to buy organic:
- Onions
- Avocado
- Sweet Corn
- Pineapples
- Mango
- Asparagus
- Sweet Peas
- Kiwi
- Bananas
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Papaya
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Do you buy organic?
What is your opinion?
