Fresh Produce

I'm often asked where to start when moving toward organic foods.

Most people can't afford to eat 100% organic.

But it doesn't have to be an all or nothing game. You can significantly reduce your toxin consumption by just buying smart.

As a general rule, thin skinned produce absorbs the most toxins. Whereas, thicker skinned items protect the fruit or vegetable from contamination.

But to get even more specific, here's a list of the top 10 most and least contaminated produce.

Top 10 Most Contaminated:

• Apples
• Celery
• Grapes
• Potatoes
• Strawberries
• Bell Peppers
• Raspberries
• Peaches
• Cherries
• Nectarines

Top 10 Least Contaminated:

• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Onions
• Avocados
• Cauliflower
• Mangos
• Asparagus
• Kiwi
• Papaya
• Pineapple

If you start here, you'll go a long way to avoiding pesticides.