Organic vs. Non-Organic

When you SHOULD buy organic:
1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Bell peppers
8. Spinach, kale & collard greens
9. Cherries
10. Potatoes
11. Grapes
12. Leafy greens
13. Carrots
14. Pears
15. Meat
16. Milk
17. Coffee
When you can SKIP it:
1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mangoes
6. Sweet peas
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi fruit
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Sweet potatoes
14. Broccoli
Why Buy Organic?
Although selectively choosing which products you buy organically saves money, doing so also misses an important point: buying organic is about more than keeping pesticides out of our bodies. It is about supporting a system of sustainable agricultural management that promotes soil health and fertility which nourish plants, foster species diversity, helps combat climate change, prevent damage to valuable water resources, and protects farmers and farmers’ families from exposure to harmful chemicals. In this sense, buying organic is a commitment to the bigger, more complex picture of which our personal health is a part.
In thinking about which organic products to buy, consider this: instead of focusing your organic purchases on a particular category of items, choose organic versions of the products you buy most. Whether that is milk, produce, or personal care products, buying organic will not only help reduce your exposure to harmful pesticides and fertilizers, but also support a system of agricultural management that is great for the planet.
So simply in my opinion if you can afford to go organic, DO, it’s worth it.
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