Sunday, November 19, 2006

Top Produce to Buy Organic

I'm buying mostly organic produce now that I am feeding a baby. This list helps me prioritize my shopping. Items in red are on the CHEC top 10 list, so the most important.

Fruits
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Apples
  • Grapes (& therefore Raisins and Juice)
  • Nectarines
  • Apricots
  • Pears
  • Cherries
  • Lemons - especially if zesting
  • Limes, imported
  • Bananas
  • Kiwis
  • Pineapple, imported
  • Cantaloupe from Mexico
  • Tomatoes

Veggies
  • Potatoes
  • Corn
  • Celery
  • Cucumbers
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • Green & Red Bell Peppers
  • Lettuce
  • Hot Peppers
  • Green Beans
  • Winter or Hard Squash
  • Carrots
source of info is: http://www.deliciousorganics.com/Controversies/toptobuyorg.htm and http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/education/quicklist-detail.asp?Main_ID=241

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