The Dirty Dozen

[jconney80]

Do you try to follow this when you're shopping? What do you eat organic? 

http://www.organic.org/articles/showarticle/article-214

The "Dirty Dozen"

Source: Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org and Food News,www.foodnews.org

Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic purchases, or you would simply like to know which type of produce has the highest pesticide residues—and which do not—the following guide from theEnvironmental Working Group will help. 

12 Most Contaminated Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Pears Grapes (Imported) Spinach Lettuce Potatoes   12 Least Contaminated Onions Avocado Sweet Corn (Frozen) Pineapples Mango Asparagus Sweet Peas (Frozen) Kiwi Fruit Bananas Cabbage Broccoli Papaya

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Environmental Working Group
http://www.ewg.org

[littlelambe2]

No. I only buy organic if its cheaper. I shop at our local farmers market year round and buy those that are in season. Dh would have a cow if I came home with a cart load of organic! Lol

[jconney80]

I shop organic stuff that I know is important and line it up with what is on clearance or on sale! I shop between 2-3 different stores so I can usually find something that I need organic on sale