Wonder if it's really necessary to buy organic? Is it really worth the extra cost? Well, with some things it seems it is. According to the Environmental Working Group {EWG}, some of the conventional produce you could be purchasing can contain up to nine different kinds of pesticides per serving. And, that is after being washed & peeled. Scary.
I certainly don't want to serve these to my family. So, I find having the knowledge about what's best for them, helps me avoid the things that are not. The EWG has released two lists...one for the cleanest fruit & veggie options out there {or the ones with no pesticide residues} & one for the worst.
They even have an iPhone app for the list...an easy way to keep it handy while out shopping.
The Dirty Dozen: buy organic whenever possible
apples
bell peppers
celery
cherries
nectarines
strawberries
kale
lettuce
imported grapes
carrots
pears
The Clean 15: safe to buy conventional
onion
avocado
sweet corn
pineapple
mango
asparagus
sweet peas
kiwi
cabbage
eggplant
papaya
watermelon
broccoli
tomato
sweet potato
(photos from martha stewart living magazine)
6 comments:
thanks! that's a handy list. where do you shop for organic produce in the winter around here? without farmers markets, i usually go to mrs greens and i'm psyched about the new whole foods in darien, but wondering where you shop.
hey meg~
i mostly shop @ whole foods in westport for organic produce. i also like the new fresh market in westport. but, that's a hike for you!
have you ever shopped at walter stewart's in new canaan? they have an amazing produce department. the best around here. and, a bit closer for you, i think?
thanks... i'll check out walter stewarts!
Ah ha! Thanks Katie!
great
thanks...its cool..
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