Concerning fruits/veggies, ever heard of the "Dirty Dozen" or "Clean 15?" These terms refer to the levels of insecticides & pesticides in them.
The "Dirty Dozen" are: apples, celery, sweet bell peppers, peaches, strawberries, imported nectarines, grapes, spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, domestic blueberries, potatoes, green beans, kale, collards, and leafy greens.
The "Clean 15" are: onions, sweet corn, pineapples, avocado, cabbage, sweet peas, asparagus, mangoes, eggplant, kiwi, domestic cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, grapefruit, watermelon, and mushrooms.
Buying organic may cost more right now, but in the long run of life, it may save $ on medical bills; because these chemicals are toxic to the nervous system and have been linked to causing cancer. Organic items are not just limited to high end stores like Whole Foods, Standard Market, Trader Joe's, but Jewel has an organic aisle, as does Dominick's.
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