Fruits & Vegetables to Buy Organic

There are a lot of reasons to seek out well-raised fruits and vegetables. For many people, pesticide residue and other health concerns are a big motivating factor to spend the extra money organic fruits and vegetables often cost. Some fruits and vegetables have higher pesticide use and residue than others; these unlucky thirteen fruits and vegetables should be at the top of your list for buying organic:

1. Apples
2. Berries (including Strawberries)
3. Cherries
4. Celery
5. Cooking Greens
6. Grapes
7. Lettuce
8. Nectarines
9. Peaches
10. Pears
11. Potatoes
12. Spinach
13. Sweet Peppers