Organic Produce

Now that regular grocery stores are carrying more organic products, you might be wondering what produce is the best to buy if you can only get a few organic items. Buying organically can be more expensive than buying conventionally grown produce, so here's a list of conventionally grown produce that have been found to have high pesticide levels:

Fruit

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Strawberries
4. Nectarines
5. Pears
6. Cherries
7. Red Raspberries
8. Imported Grapes

Vegetables

1. Spinach
2. Bell Peppers
3. Celery
4. Potatoes
5. Hot Peppers

So these are the items you will want to buy organically if at all possible. And here's a list of items that have been tested to be fairly low in pesticide levels:

Fruits

1. Pineapples
2. Plantains
3. Mangoes
4. Bananas
5. Watermelon
6. Plums
7. Kiwi Fruit
8. Blueberries
9. Papaya
10. Grapefruit
11. Avocado

Vegetables

1. Cauliflower
2. Brussels Sprouts
3. Asparagus
4. Radishes
5. Broccoli
6. Onions
7. Okra
8. Cabbage
9. Eggplant

It's best to always buy organic and/or local produce. But when that's not possible, these are the items that will be your best bet.

HT: Dr. Mercola