Tuesday's Tip - What to buy organic?

Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?  ~Author Unknown



grow your own organic veggies
with this cool veggie holder



What a cute quote!  So my question/tip for the day is do you buy organic food?  I know some people who are all organic and others who are only organic fruits and veggies and even more that are only organic "products" (such as hair care and makeup).  I however do think that there are some things that taste better to me if they are organic, such as eggs and milk, but I am not a total organic girl.  However, one of the best tips I've found yet is that there are some things you should buy organic and some you shouldn't.  I came across this great list of the "dirty dozen" of fruits and veggies.  Basically these fruits and veggies really hold on to pesticides (some are obvious as to why - strawberry seeds) so you should attempt to buy these organic whenever possible.  Another good rule of thumb is if it has a peel (bananas, mangoes, avocado, etc...) you don't need to spend the extra money, after all the peel protects the fruit from the pesticides.

Dirty Dozen (you SHOULD buy these organic)

1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Bell Peppers
8. Spinach
9. Kale
10. Cherries
11. Potatoes
12. Grapes

There are also a few other organics that are recommended.  Baby foods, it is suggested that you use organic for your little one since their nervous system isn't fully developed yet.  Butter and milk are also a suggestion due to the high amount of hormones used in cattle.  A surprising one is cantaloupe, even though this has a peel it uses one of the strongest pesticides which often lingers, plus add that to the fact that you cut through the flesh with your knife and you can see why.  Another is cucumbers (if you don't peel them) such as English cucumbers.  Green beans is another due to the fact that you eat the skins.  Lastly, winter squash as it tends to absorb the chemicals even though it has a thin skin on it.  Just remember that even if you can't buy organic don't stop eating your veggies!!!  They are still a lot better than processed, salted and frozen foods! 

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