| We all know that eating an organic diet is much | | | | the chemicals used on them. As a result it would be |
| healthier than non-organic but not everyone has the | | | | difficult to wash off any residues as they are already |
| budget to afford a 100% organic diet. Here is a list of | | | | absorbed by the celery. |
| the top fruits and vegetables that you should | | | | 5. Nectarines |
| definitely buy organic because they have the most | | | | Tests have shown that some nectarines contain up |
| chemicals when grown conventionally and are | | | | to 26 different pesticides! |
| therefore more unhealthy to consume. | | | | 6. Strawberries |
| Buying the organic version of the following foods will | | | | Buying strawberries that are out of season are likely |
| help minimize your exposure to toxic pesticides and | | | | imported from countries that don't have as strict |
| enjoy healthier and safer meals. | | | | pesticide regulations. |
| 1. Peaches | | | | 7. Cherries |
| Several different pesticides are added to peaches | | | | 8. Kale |
| which only have thin delicate skins. | | | | Kale isn't usually known to attract pests and disease |
| 2. Apples | | | | but when tested it was found to contain high levels |
| Multiple pesticide are used when growing apples to kill | | | | of pesticides. |
| off fungi and insects. Cleaning the skin or peeling it | | | | 9. Leafy Greens |
| off may get rid of someone of the chemicals but | | | | Leafy greens such as lettuce are found to contain |
| some will be left over. | | | | the most toxic pesticides used on food. |
| 3. Sweet Bell Pepperslike peaches, peppers have | | | | 10. Grapes |
| delicate skins and therefore don't offer a good | | | | 11. Carrots |
| barrier to the insecticides sprayed on them. | | | | 12. Pears |
| 4. Celery | | | | 13. |
| Celery has no outer skin to offer protection against | | | | |