Friday, May 02, 2008

buying organic

i can't say we are 100% organic with our food purchases but it definitely is a big percentage of our food budget

there is a really good article about organics - Organics: Are they worth it

in particular, it has a list of must buys, maybe buys and up to you buys in terms of organic produce
here's the lists -
"

Preferably Organic—Most Commonly Contaminated

Peaches

Strawberries

Apples

Spinach

Nectarines

Celery

Pears

Cherries

Potatoes

Bell peppers

Raspberries

Grapes (imported)

If Budget Allows, Buy Organic

Carrots

Green beans

Hot peppers

Oranges

Apricots

Cucumbers

Tomatoes

Collard greens

Grapes (domestic)

Turnip greens

Honeydew melon

Lettuce

Kale

Mushrooms

Cantaloupe

Sweet potatoes

Grapefruit

Winter squash

Blueberries

Watermelon

Plums

Tangerines

Cabbage

It's Your Call—Least Commonly Contaminated

Papaya

Kiwi

Bananas

Broccoli

Onions

Asparagus

Peas

Mango

Cauliflower

Pineapple

Avocado

Corn"

and the link - http://food.yahoo.com/articles/eatingwell/20576/organics-are-they-worth-it

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