Below is a list of foods that we do not need to buy organic. This is due to several reasons, ranging from the thickness of the skin, to the skin not being eaten, or that the pesticides used on them are minimal to non-existent.
Dr. Andrew Weil (the only physician I place trust in) says, "Of the 43 different fruit and vegetable categories tested, the following foods do not have to be organic. These had the lowest pesticide load, and consequently are the safest conventionally grown crops to consume from the standpoint of pesticide contamination." He also goes on to point out, "However, make it a habit to wash them thoroughly before eating or cooking, to remove dirt and bacteria."
In addition to Dr. Weil's 'Top 11', I found three more from reputable sites, so have included them below. For Dr. Weil's list:
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/TIP02559
The additional foods I found have been added below, in alphabetical order.
Asparagus
Avocados
Bananas
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Corn (sweet, frozen)
Eggplant
Kiwi
Mangos
Onions
Papaya
Pineapples
Peas (sweet, frozen)
Om Peace!
Valarie Devi
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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