When To Buy Organic Food

Organic food is always best in a corporate profit driven world of toxic pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, genetic modification, and a total disregard for the well being of humans, and animals.  Certainly most of human history has been organic.  It wasn’t until the 15th century that people began using toxic elements such as arsenic, mercury,  and lead to act as pest repellants, and herbicides.  By the 20th century cancer causing chemicals became the norm in the world of mass agriculture.

Of course there’s nothing like raising your own fruits, vegetables, and livestock.  The well being of knowing that your food is 100% safe because it was grown by your own hand.  Despite this being the cheapest, and healthiest option, when it comes to organic food, it’s impractical for many in this modern world of time constraints, urban sprawl, and harsh weather.  Buying organic can be extremely expensive so when is it absolutely necessary to do so, and when can you save money to get away with buying standard produce, dairy, and meats?

The Top Pesticide Ridden Fruits & Veggies Known As The Dirty Dozen:

Apples
Strawberries
Grapes
Celery
Peaches
Spinach
Sweet bell peppers
Nectarines
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Cherry tomatoes
Hot peppers

Other vegetables that are cause for concern include:

Kale/collard greens
Summer squash

The Top Vegetables & Fruits Known To Have Little To No Pesticides Called The Clean 15:

Onions
Sweet corn
Pineapples
Avocado
Cabbage
Sweet peas
Asparagus
Mangos
Eggplant
Kiwi
Cantaloupe (domestic)
Sweet potatoes
Grapefruit
Papayas
Mushrooms

Complete List Of Pesticide Rankings