To Buy Organic, or Not to Buy...

I recently have been very into buying organic products, and trying out new things from the GreenWise section of Publix, or at Whole Foods. My intention was to purchase foods that were healther for my body to consume, not realizing the benefits that it has on local farmers and the enviornment! I came across this great article which explains the benefits of buying orgain products! Check it out: Buying Organic Products

I have purchased some organic products, but noticed that the cost is higher than others, and when you are living paycheck to paycheck, .30 cents is a lot! I clicked around in the article to find out more information, and decided to post this list of which fruits and vegetables are known to carry the most pesticides, even after being washed. They call it the "Dirty Dozen!"

If you're going to splurge on organic produce, Buy the "Dirty Dozen" organic.
           * Peaches
           * Apples
           * Bell Peppers
           * Celery
           * Nectarines
           * Strawberries
           * Cherries
           * Kale
           * Lettuce
           * Imported Grapes
           * Carrots
           * Pears

To save some money, the "Clean 15" are the fruits and veggies lowest in pesticides:
           * Onions
           * Avocados
           * Sweet Corn
           * Pineapple
           * Mangos
           * Asparagus
           * Sweet Peas
           * Kiwi
           * Cabbage
           * Eggplant
           * Papaya
           * Watermelon
           * Broccoli
           * Tomatos
           * Sweer Potatos

You can download the "Shoppers Guide to Pesticides" to your iphone by clicking here!