If you can't afford to buy all your fruits and vegetables organic, try and buy organic versions of fruits and vegetables that are known to be the most pesticide exposed. Here is a list of some of the most pesticide contaminated fruits and vegetables at your average supermarket.
- Apples
- Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Lettuce
- Grapes
- Pears
As you can see, the majority on this list are things that people eat every day. Fruits I usually don't worry about buying organic include bananas, oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit because you peel the skin any way before eating.
Be sure to wash everything really well. Here are some tips on best ways to wash your produce, organic and non-organic, before noshing.
Source: Veg News
