Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The MUST buy Organics!

1.       Meat
2.       Milk
3.       Celery
4.       Peaches
5.       Strawberries
6.       Apples
7.       Blueberries
8.       Nectarines
9.       Bell Peppers
10.     Spinach
11.     Grapes
12.     Carrots
13.     Coffee
This list is a good start to buying organic. These foods tend to be the highest in different pesticide residues because they are the most susceptible to harmful organisms that can ruin the crop for farmers. Meat and milk, although not high in pesticides, can be riddled with hormones and the animals can be fed a diet of grain and corn that can lead to Ecoli. Organic raised meat and dairy cannot use these harmful substances that can taint your meat. If you are a meat eater, I highly recommend trying to add a little organic meat to your next grocery list. A great rule of thumb to follow for produce is if you eat the skin buy organic. If you do not eat the skin you are pretty safe buying non organic. Just make sure youu wash and peel appropriately.
Although I recommend buying everything organic, it just is not possible for most and this list is just a simple guide to point you in the right direction.