10 Foods You Should Only Buy Organic

Most foods in the U.S. contain some trace of chemicals. Pesticides are used on commercially grown produce. Antibiotics and genetically modified feeds are given to animals. Organic produce and meat are treated without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. By eating organic can lower your risk of exposure. The Environmental Working Group has listed the most contaminated fruits and vegetables. It may more expensive but the following fruits and vegetables are worth buying. While organic alternatives may not be available all the time , it’s important to be aware and make substitutions when you can.

By HealthCentral Editorial Team

Apples

Apples

An apple a day may keep the doctor away but it’s still filled with chemicals. According to the Environmental Working Group, apples have the worst pesticides levels. Before you take your first bite of a non-organic apple, thoroughly wash the skin. Peeling the skin strips away most of the nutritional benefits.

By HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 11/08/2012, First Published: 07/06/2011