Organic Food

Why eat organic? Welllllll~ it tastes better, it is better for you and it is better for the environment. We grown as much produce as we can, but living in the mid-west, we aren't able to have a garden year around :) When purchasing produce, I try to go with organic, but it can get costly. Several years ago I found this list. It has helped me make wise decisions when cost is an issue.

Buy these Organic~ the top 12 most contaminated with Pesticides
Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Grapes (Imported)
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes

12 Lowest in Pesticides
Onions
Avocado
Sweet Corn (Frozen)
Pineapples
Mango
Sweet Peas (Frozen)
Asparagus
Kiwi
Bananas
Cabbage
Broccoli
Eggplant

So, save some $$, give your children a lesson in gardening, eat organic homegrown and get your hands dirty, it is planting season :)