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So we all have heard that its better to buy organic products...but why? Organics are much more expensive and with gas prices as they are why spend more on produce. Well, some foods should be bought organically because they are more attractive to bugs than others. Therefore, requiring the use of large amounts of pesticides. In addition, pesticides flow into ground water which ends up in our taps. Double dose of pesticides anyone?
Here is the list of foods with the highest amount of presticides...also formerly known as the "Dirty Dozen":
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Pears
9. Imported grapes
10. Spinach
11. Lettuce
12. Potatoes
On the positive side, you don't have to shell out a pretty penny for these foods...
1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mangos
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet peas
8. Kiwi
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Papaya
Here is the list of foods with the highest amount of presticides...also formerly known as the "Dirty Dozen":
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Pears
9. Imported grapes
10. Spinach
11. Lettuce
12. Potatoes
On the positive side, you don't have to shell out a pretty penny for these foods...
1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mangos
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet peas
8. Kiwi
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Papaya