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The premium of paying for organic fruits and vegetables can cost as much as 50% over their non-organic counterparts. While the current level of pesticides currently used in the industry meets the standards of government agencies, the long-term health effects of low-level pesticide exposure are inconclusive. MSNBC.com provided a great guide on what produce should be purchased organic or not. The source of the data comes from the Environmental Working Group; Chensheng Lu, Emory University School of Public Health; United Fresh Produce Association. I wonder if my allergy to cherries and apples is caused by the pesticides?

So, let’s begin with Fruits

Apples, go organic? Yes

Avocados, go organic? No

Bananas, go organic? No

Cherries, go organic? Yes

Grapes, go organic? No

Nectarines, go organic? Yes

Pears, go organic? Yes

Strawberries, go organic? Yes

Time for the veggies

Sweet Bell Peppers, go organic? Yes

Celery, go organic? Yes

Broccoli, go organic? No

Lettuce, go organic? Yes

Spinach, go organic? Yes

Potatoes, go organic? Yes

Peas, go organic? No

More details at the jump

~ Kin

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