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http://www.healthcastle.com/organic_foods.shtml
Written by Keeley Drotz, RD, CD of HealthCastle.com; Published in July 2008
which foods to buy organic(HealthCastle.com) New organic foods are appearing
daily. Our choices now include organic cereal and butter - even chocolate.
Most families cannot afford to go completely organic. But which foods should
you buy organic whenever possible, and which are okay to buy non-organic?
15 Foods to Buy Organic
Meat, Dairy, and Eggs: Organic meat, milk, and eggs are free of antibiotics,
added growth hormones, and pesticides. Unlike their conventional
counterparts, the animals used for organic products are raised without
antibiotics or hormones. Chemicals present in animal feed can end up in
conventional meat, dairy, and eggs. However, organically raised animals eat
an organic diet that does not contain pesticides or fertilizers. That's why
the top three items on our buy-organic list are:
* Meat including Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Turkey
* Milk and Dairy Products
* Eggs
Fruits and Vegetables: The fruits and vegetables listed below have high
levels of pesticides even after being washed, so these are a priority for
buying organic. Most are thin-skinned, making them very susceptible to
contamination. In general, produce with thicker skins retain less pesticide
residues. According to the Environmental Working Group, the following items
contain the highest concentration of pesticides.
* Peaches and Nectarines: Peaches require a large amount of pesticides
to grow conventionally and have extremely delicate skin, making them the top
organic fruit pick – with nectarines not far behind.
* Apples: Apples are the second priority when choosing organic produce,
as their pesticide loads consistently test high.
* Bell Peppers: Bell peppers are the number one vegetable to buy organic
. They have thin skins and are heavily sprayed with insecticides.
* Celery: Celery lacks a protective outer layer and needs many different
chemicals for conventional growth, making it number two on the list of
vegetables to buy organic.
* Strawberries: Strawberries rank high on the organic priority list.
They are treated with very large amounts of pesticides, including fungicides
. When purchased out-of-season, they probably come from a country with
inadequate pesticide regulations.
* Cherries: Cherries continually rank high for pesticide contamination.
* Lettuce and Spinach: Lettuce and spinach are often found to have high
levels of various pesticides – sometimes very potent types.
* Imported Grapes: Imported grapes are likely to have higher pesticide
levels than domestic. Vineyards may be sprayed with a number of different
pesticides throughout the growing season. Because grapes have a permeable
skin, even peeling will not eliminate the residues.
* Pears: Pears consistently show high levels of pesticides when tested.
* Potatoes: Potatoes are at high risk for pesticide contamination and
may also be affected by chemicals, such as fungicides, in the surrounding
soil.
Other top buy-organic foods:
* Coffee: Conventional coffee farming depends heavily on pesticides and
herbicides. Furthermore, coffee is typically grown in countries where these
chemicals are not strictly regulated.
* Baby Foods and Juices: Whether you make your own baby food or buy
commercial varieties, organic is best for your little one – especially when
you're using the items listed above. |
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