We’re told to buy organic foods as they are good for us, and are usually good for the environment. But they’re often hard on your wallet: The USDA found the costs of organic fruits and vegetables typically run more than 20% higher than conventional produce. So, the question becomes, do we always need to pay the extra money? Honestly, yes. Purchasing organic produce can lower your exposure to chemicals and artificial ingredients.
We wouldn’t normally think that foods like kale and bell peppers could be bad for us, but they rate amongst the highest items with pesticide load. So if you’re looking to stay on budget when grocery shopping but making sure your foods are of good quality, it is important to know which foods to buy organic.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) comes out with their Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists each year. Use these as your shopping guide, so you know which foods to buy organic, and which foods are considered clean. You can also find EWG’s food guide with a lot more information about pesticide use.
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