Organic OR Not Organic...that is the Question!

 Does ORGANIC really matter?   It can! Here is a list I found on fruits and veggies that can get you started towards a healthier path...Lets start with the "Dirty dozen"...
Through the twelve foods most likely to have pesticide residue, people have been exposed to at least 10 different pesticides in one day. This may not sound like much, but the long-term health concerns have been noted to include:

•     Nervous system effects
•     Carcinogenic effects
•     Hormone system effects
•     Skin, eye, and lung irritation

When should I buy organic?
These foods are referred to as "the dirty dozen" — they're the fruits and vegetables most likely to have residue from pesticides, and they're ranked in order from most to least toxic. This is where buying organic has the most benefit.

    Peaches
    Apples
    Bell pepper
    Celery
    Nectarines
    Strawberries
    Cherries
    Kale
    Lettuce
    Grapes
    Carrot
    Pears

When is it okay to save money and buy conventional produce?
These fifteen foods are the cleanest in the produce aisle — they're the ones least likely to have harmful pesticide residues on them when you buy them. Get them organic and/or local when you can, but here's where you can feel okay with saving money by going with conventionally-grown produce.

    Onion
    Avocado
    Sweet corn
    Pineapple
    Mango
    Asparagus
    Sweet peas
    Kiwi
    Cabbage
    Eggplant
    Papaya
    Watermelon
    Broccoli
    Tomato
    Sweet potato