If you are one that frequents the produce aisle at nearly any of the local grocery stores, you may have recently experienced a little "sticker shock" with regard to organic food prices. There is no question that putting quality "fuel" in your tank these days is costing more in nearly aspect of life, but a recent study from a nonprofit agency just might provide a little relief to your pocketbook the next time you check out.
As both a money and health-conscious adult, I thought I would share an especially helpful list from the Environmental Working Group (a nonprofit research and advocacy organization) that I recently stumbled upon. Whether you are a die-hard believer on board the organic revolution or not, the fact of the matter is that choosing "organic" lowers your risk of exposure to pesticides. However, some fruits and vegetables are naturally more resistant to chemicals used in conventionally-grown fields. So, to get the most for your organic buck, it is helpful to know which fruits and vegetables are already low in pesticide residue--precisely what the EWG recently studied.
Most Resistant: Onions, Mangoes, Asparagus, Broccoli, and Eggplant.
Least Resistant: Peaches, Strawberries, Bell Peppers, Celery, and Lettuce.
For a more complete listing of fruits and vegetables--not to mention some powerful information on some products that you may be currently using and/or buying for your home, I encourage you to research more at www.ewg.org.
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