12 Foods Where Organic Makes Sense
Avoiding the "dirty dozen" could dramatically cut your exposure to pesticides.
What's the dirty dozen, you ask? It's a watch list of the 12 most pesticide-polluted fruits and veggies. Solution: Grab the organic versions.
Good Reason to Go Organic
According to John La Puma, MD -- author of the new book ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine-- going organic with these 12 fruits and veggies could cut your exposure to pesticides as much as 90 percent!
· Fruits
o Peaches and nectarines
o Strawberries and cherries
o Apples and pears
o Imported grapes
· Veggies
o Spinach and lettuce
o Potatoes and celery
o Sweet bell peppers
Beyond Pesticides
Cutting your exposure to pesticides is only one reason to go organic. La Puma says you'll be healthier, too, because some organic foods are more nutritious than their conventionally grown.
