Here are some guidelines to help you choose which organic foods you should be buying, when possible. The USDA, Consumer Reports and The Environmental Working Group have compiled a list they call, "The Dirty Dozen," which shows the 12 fruits and vegetables with the highest amount of pesticides, or the ones you should try to get as organic.

 

• Peach

• Apples

• Bell Pepper (Green and Red)

• Celery 

• Nectarine

• Strawberries

• Cherries

• Kale 

• Lettuce

• Grapes (Imported)

• Carrot

• Pear 

• Potato

 

• Onion

• Avocado

• Sweet Corn

• Pineapple

• Mango

• Asparagus

• Sweet Peas

• Kiwi

• Cabbage

• Eggplant

• Papaya

• Watermelon

• Broccoli