Going Organic

The Environmental Working Group has a great website. On the site, there is a link for their guidelines on pesticides in your food.

The worst offenders:

apples
strawberries
peaches
nectarines
grapes
blueberries
celery
spinach
sweet bell peppers
potatoes
lettuce
greens (kale and collards)

The best non-organic options:

onions
sweet corn
asparagus
sweet peas
eggplant
cabbage
sweet potatoes
mushrooms
pineapples
avocados
mangoes
cantaloupe
kiwi
watermelon
grapefruit

Locally grown, organic options from your farmers market is always the best option, in my opinion! The freshest you can buy, and it supports the local economy. Or if you have a yard, plant a garden! Even a small one can have huge yields. If you are new to gardening, pick easy plants to start with like beans, herbs, or squash.