What to buy organic

Buying organic fruits and vegetables is very attractive: one pays a bit more for tasty, more nutritious foods without the chemicals and pesticides.  However, organic produce can cost an average of 50 to 100% more than other products.

While it is a great idea to buy 100% organic foods, it is more likely that a buyer will have to make choices about which organic foods to purchase.  Below is a simple list that can help a buyer in the produce section of a grocery store.

A study from Consumer Reports highlights those fruits and vegetables which retain the most chemical residue and therefore should be purchased organic.  Others with tougher skins are less susceptible to being penetrated with chemicals.  So, it is worth it to spend a little extra to stay natural when buying certain foods, while spending more cash on others is less important.