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Should you eat organic?
Should you eat organic?Some research shows that organic foods (those grown without pesticides and antibiotics) are not nutritionally superior to those produced conventionally. But a University of California, Davis, study of organic berries and corn found that they contained 60 percent more antioxidants than their non-organic counterparts. Regardless, eating organic at least some of the time is a great way to minimize pesticide intake. According to the Environmental Working Group, here are the most and least pesticide-laden foods when grown conventionally.
| THE DIRTY DOZEN | CLEANEST 12 |
| (MOST CONTAMINATED) | (LEAST CONTAMINATED) |
| Apples | Asparagus |
| Bell Peppers | Avocados |
| Celery | Bananas |
| Cherries | Broccoli |
| Grapes (imported) | Cauliflower |
| Nectarines | Kiwi |
| Peaches | Mangoes |
| Pears | Onions |
| Potatoes | Papaya |
| Red Raspberries | Pineapples |
| Strawberries | Sweet corn |
| Spinach | Sweet peas |
For more information, go to the Environmental Working Group's Food News web site: foodnews.org.
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