Tips when shopping for clean produce

When shopping for clean produce, try to purchase organic whenever possible. Conventional fruits and vegetables often come coated with pesticides. However, if organic options are beyond your budget, there’s no need to worry. For items with thick, inedible skins (such as avocados or bananas), non-organic varieties are generally considered safer. On the other hand, for fruits you consume with the skin—like apples, berries, and pears—going for the organic option is the best idea

Best to buy organic:

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale, collard, & mustard greens

4. Grapes

5. Peaches

6. Pears

7. Nectarines

8. Apples

9. Bell and hot peppers

10. Cherries

11. Blueberries

12. Green beans

    
    
    
    

Okay to buy conventional:

1. Avocados

2. Sweet corn

3. Pineapple

4. Onions

5. Papaya

6. Sweet peas

7. Asparagus

8. Honeydew melon

9. Kiwi

10. Cabbage

11. Mushrooms

12. Mangoes

13. Sweet potatoes

14. Watermelon

15. Carrots