There’s a lot of discussion about foods that are really and issue to eat that are not organic.
The idea is that you can eat the cheaper stuff in many cases but definitely spend the money on some of the foods that are really likely to be very unhealthy if you don’t go for the organically grown.
Look here for the annual list of the dirty and also the green foods by Environmental Working Group’s annual list.
7 Best Foods to Buy Organic
Here’s the Dirty 7: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/builtlean/best-food-to-buy-organic_b_3779168.html
- Potatoes
- Beef
- Milk
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Kale / Spinach
- Peaches
The Dirty Dozen
“But organic food can cost more, meaning many families are loathe to shell out the extra cash for organic produce on every shopping trip. That’s what makes the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of the dirty dozen foods so useful. The group analyzes Department of Agriculture data about pesticide residue and ranks foods based on how much or little pesticide residue they have. The group has estimated that individuals can reduce their exposure by 80% if they switch to organic when buying these 12 foods.“
The Dirty Dozen PLUS (14 foods to strongly consider organics)
Eating Well will tell you that there’s a couple more you should keep your eye on that are dirty(er).
Note that the USDA has not yet offered a Minimum daily recommendation for pesticides. So, if you want to reduce that wild-card in your diet, avoiding these foods unless they are organic is probably a good idea!.
But, it’s your body and your diet, so you decide where and how you spend your money and gain your calories/nutrition.
Healthy eats to you.