I’m a big fan of organic food. I believe organically grown food is better for us because it has more nutrients, no pesticides, and no genetic modification. Organic farming is better for the environment, and organic food just tastes better!
But there are times when the organic produce I want is not available. So how do I choose when to buy organic and when to buy conventional? I have the Dirty Dozen posted in my kitchen. The Dirty Dozen is a list, published by Consumer Reports, of the produce with the highest levels of pesticides. Some of the pesticide residue remains on the produce even after washing.
When I buy anything on this list, I buy organic:
Apples
Bell peppers
Celery
Cherries
Grapes (imported)
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Potatoes
Red raspberries
Spinach
Strawberries
The Environmental Working Group‘s Dirty Dozen list is slightly different from Consumer Reports:
Grapes (imported)
Potatoes
Cherries
Kale/Collared Greens
Spinach
Sweet Bell Peppers
Nectarines
Blueberries (domestic)
Apples
Strawberries
Peaches
Celery
Check out this great article I read about the benefits of organic food in O, The Oprah Magazine this month.
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