Non organic fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides to ensure the best produce. Chemicals are sprayed on the plant to control the damage of the crop and to produce more. Shopping for only organic foods would be the ideal, but not everyone's budget allows them to buy everything organic. It is important to think carefully about which fruits and vegetables to spend the extra money on. Some fruits and vegetables-especially ones with thick skin, such as cantaloupes, avocados, bananas, pineapple and oranges-are just as healthy in their non-organic forms. Here is the list of top ten vegetables that should be bought organic.
1. Bell Peppers
2. Celery
3. Kale
4. Lettuce
5. Carrots
6. Collard Greens
7. Spinach
8. Potatoes
9. Green Beans
10. Summer Squash, e.g. zucchini
Bell peppers have 86% of chemical absorption rate. When growing bell peppers, farmers use pesticides to get rid of the ants and other insects. Celery contains 94% of the chemicals sprayed on it making it a number one threat to your health. Lettuce, spinach, and kale are treated with pesticides, which can be difficult to wash off. Most of the salad greens grow so low to the ground, so tend to absorb chemicals from directly from the soil.
Not everyone’s budget allows them to purchase everything organically. It's important to prioritize and buy produce that's necessary to be organic in order to avoid harmful pesticides and chemicals.
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