In a perfect world, we would purchase all organic fruits and veggies, but it can get expensive! You may be wondering which fruits and vegetables are most important to buy. Below is a list of organic produce that you should definitely pay more for, based on USDA Consumer Reports:
“¢ Nectarines ““ 97.3% of nectarines sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Celery ““ 94.5% of celery sampled was found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Pears ““ 94.4% of pears sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Peaches ““ 93.7% of peaches sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Apples ““ 91% of apples sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Cherries ““ 91% of cherries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Strawberries ““ 90% of strawberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Imported Grapes ““ 86% of imported grapes (i.e. from Chile) sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Spinach ““ 83.4% of spinach sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Potatoes ““ 79.3% of potatoes sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Bell Peppers ““ 68% of bell peppers sampled were found to contain pesticides.
“¢ Red Raspberries ““ 59% of red raspberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
Fruits and vegetables that have thick, inedible skins often contain the least pesticides. Bananas, avocados, asparagus, broccoli, corn, onions, pineapple and cauliflower are examples of these types of produce. So when choosing which food products to buy organic, keep this list in mind!