Many people like buying organic produce because they believe it’s more nutritious and safer to eat than fruits and veggies that may have been grown with synthetic fertilizers or sprayed with pesticides.
However, organic foods — which can cost up to 50 percent more than conventional produce — can be out of reach for many Americans.
Fruits and veggies with the highest levels of pesticides fall within ranges deemed safe by government agencies, according to the United Fresh Produce Association. But some say there isn’t enough research on the long-term effects of low-levels of pesticide exposure, especially on kids.
Try to make the healthy choices for your family? How do you know which organic fruits and veggies are worth the price? The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit consumer research group in Washington, D.C., has developed a list ranking pesticide exposure for some of the most popular fruits and vegetables. Click here for a selection of fruits and veggies to help decide when you should pick organic and when it’s fine to stick with conventional.
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