Is Buying Organic Worth the Extra Money?

More and more, shoppers today are faced with the choice to buy commercial produce or pay more for food grown without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. So when should we pay $5.99 instead of $2.99 for a pound of fruit? For pregnant women and children, opt for certified organic whenever possible. For others, this list from EatingWell.com is a great guide.

Preferably Buy Organic (Most Commonly Contaminated)

Apples, Carrots, Celery, Cherries, Grapes (Imported), Kale, Lettuce, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Strawberries, Sweet Bell Peppers

If Budget Allows, Buy Organic

Bananas, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Cranberries, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Grapes (Domestic), Green Beans, Grapefruit, Honeydew Melon, Mushrooms, Oranges, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Raspberries, Spinach, Summer Squash, Tangerines, Winter Squash

It's Your Call (Least Commonly Contaminated)

Asparagus, Avocados, Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant,  Kiwis, Mangoes, Onions, Papaya, Pineapple, Sweet Corn (Frozen), Sweet Peas (Frozen), Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelon

Other sources: BusinessWeek

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