Organic foods can put a real dent in the grocery budget.
If you choose organics to limit pesticides in your family’s diet but are concerned about cost, know that USDA testing reveals some conventionally grown produce contains more pesticide residue than others: spinach, pears, nectarines, peaches, apples, strawberries, raspberries and potatoes contain high levels of residue. Produce that is typically “unwrapped” before being eaten--bananas, corn, onions, mangos, avocados--has lower levels of residual pesticide.
Try choosing organic for those foods at highest risk of containing pesticides (like spinach and strawberries) and stick to less-expensive conventional foods for others.
Put local ahead of organic! If you have a farmers stand or Farmer's Market close by that should be your first choice. I know at our local Farmer's Market they do bring items in from other countries ocassionally, but it is always posted!
Think Green!
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