How to Eat Organic on a Budget

Eating organic is a benefit to your body and to the environment. But, how can you afford to eat organic? Read on and see the best tips for going organic on a budget.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Learn what to buy organic. The Environmental Work Group, EWG, tested 45 types of conventionally grown produce and came up with a list ranking from the highest levels of pesticide to lowest levels of pesticide. This list is helpful in determining which produce to buy organic.

2. Often referred to as the “Dirty Dozen,” these 12 fruits and vegetables have the highest concentrations of pesticides. You will want to buy these organically grown.
   
   Peaches
   Apples
   Sweet Bell Peppers
   Celery
   Nectarines
   Strawberries
   Cherries
   Lettuce
   Grapes - Imported
   Pears
   Spinach
   Potatoes

3. These fruits and vegetables are relatively safe to buy conventionally grown if you are trying to save money.
   
   Eggplant
   Broccoli
   Cabbage
   Bananas
   Kiwi
   Asparagus
   Sweet Peas-Frozen
   Mango
   Pineapples
   Sweet Corn-Frozen
   Avocado
   Onions

Tips & Warnings

• For a detailed list of all tested produce and the level of pesticide found visit the EWG link below.

Resources

• EWG Produce Testing Data

[Vanessa22]

on 1/15/2009 Thank you so much! This is very useful info. 5*

[LilacGirl]

on 6/30/2008 This is very helpful information. Thanks.

[jimdris]

on 5/8/2008 Good, useful info - thanks!