The Organic Question

Eating a diet of entirely organic foods is, for most of us, pretty impractical. (Not to mention extremely budget-unfriendly.) But you and I both know that buying organic is better for our bodies and the environment. So let's compromise.

The "Dirty Dozen" (to read the original article, click here) 

These are the top twelve most pesticide-ridden foods. From now on, I'm going to make an effort to either buy them organic, or not at all.

1. peaches

2. apples

3. bell peppers

4. celery

5. nectarines

6. strawberries

7. cherries

8. lettuce

9. grapes

10. pears

11. spinach

12. potatoes

And now for the compromise. . . the twelve "cleanest" foods. My wallet can breathe a sigh of relief.

1. onions

2. avocado

3. frozen sweet corn

4. pineapples

5. mangos

6. frozen sweet peas

7. asparagus

8. kiwi

9. bananas

10. cabbage

11. broccoli

12. eggplant

For everything in between, I'll have to rely on the organic rule of thumb: if the peel is edible, buy it organic.