don't waste your $$$ on Organics if you don't need to!

What fruits & veggies should you buy Organic?  It's confusing, isn't it?!!!  I'm trying to feed my family pesticide free fruits and veggies--but, I don't want to waste money on buying Organics when it's not necessary!!  

I did a lot research, and here are the lists that I will be taking to the grocery store with me. 

These lists are specifically for fresh produce. 

BUY THESE ORGANIC:

fruits:

apples

strawberries

raspberries

blueberries 

pears

grapes

peaches

nectarines

apricots

cherries

vegetables:

celery

bell peppers

cucumbers

tomatoes

snap peas

potatoes

hot peppers

kale

collard greens

lettuce

spinach

THESE HAVE A THICK (OR INEDIBLE) PEEL, SAVE YOUR MONEY:

fruits:

pineapple

mango

bananas

kiwi (if you eat the peel, get organic.  If you don’t eat the peel go for non-organic!)

cantaloupe 

grapefruit

tangerines

watermelon

lemons, limes, oranges (if using the peel in drinks, cooking, or baking, buy ORGANIC!)

vegetables:

avocado

fresh sweet corn

cabbage (peel off all outer leaves)

onions (grown underground--low pesticide)

broccoli (no peel but, contain lowest pesticide levels--wash well and remove lower stalks!)
cauliflower (low pesticide levels--wash well)
sweet potatoes
eggplant