Skip the Organics, Save Money: These Conventional Fruits and Vegetables Are Safe
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Yes, organic produce is expensive. I sometimes skimp out and buy conventional. But I don’t’ feel guilty – I just shop smart. Sure, I’d rather support organic agriculture, but realistically I sometimes have to be frugal, too.
According to an Environmental Working Group study, these are the foods that are freest of pesticides. Consider this your cheat sheet for shopping at the “regular” grocery store.
onionsavocadossweet corn (frozen)pineapplesmangoesasparagussweet peas (frozen)kiwi fruitbananascabbagebroccolipapaya
Don’t forget the herbs from your porch, the greens from your garden or the apples from your neighbor’s yard. And just because something has fewer pesticides doesn’t mean it’s truly clean. Almost all corn and corn products, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are genetically modified. Like I said, shop smart! As for the dirtiest foods out there, make sure you go organic.
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3 Comments
July 24th, 2008 at 7:30 am
This is a good cheat sheet for those days when I’m feeling to cheap to spring for organic. The closest farmers’ market is about 45 minutes from me, so I can’t justify driving out there all the time.
July 25th, 2008 at 2:33 am
I totally appreciate your blog, however, “cheap” is a relative term, especially when it comes to supermarket vegetables:
Vegetables Without Vitamins from:
http://www.lef.org/magazine/ma.....ables.html
July 27th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Yes, even though I wrote this post, I really want to say that it’s important to support organic foods as much as you can, because organic farming is healthier for the soil and our waterways. It’s more than just the veggies. The healthier the soil, the healthier and more mineral-rich the fruits and veggies will be. As always, Shop Smart… Shop Wisely… Shop Consciously!
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