13 Most Important Veggies to Buy Organic

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This just in this morning from Dr. Weil! Just so many more reasons to Grow Y'own! Get set up for Spring. Order now so that you get a 2-3 month jump on planting season. Business is just starting to pick up, so get your name(s) on the list and we'll get you growin'! 13 Foods to Eat Only Organic Published: 1/24/2013 Eating fresh produce is the best way to obtain daily nutrients, but the pesticides used on many crops remain a major health concern. By choosing organic foods, you can reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself to potentially harmful chemicals. Make sure you purchase only organic varieties of the produce listed below. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), common growing practices make these crops the most likely to contain pesticide residues: The following "Dirty Dozen Plus" had the highest pesticide load, making them the most important to buy organic versions - or to grow them organically yourself: Apples Celery Sweet bell peppers Peaches Strawberries Spinach Nectarines (imported) Grapes Green beans Lettuce Cucumbers Blueberries (domestic) Potatoes Plus these which may contain organophosphate insecticides, which EWG characterizes as "highly toxic" and of special concern: Kale/collard greens

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