June 12, 2009 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani
Must Be Organics!
I understand: organic is expensive. And although I’m a big proponent of organic foods, I admit I don’t buy everything organic myself. But some foods are bigger pesticide sponges than others, and if you’re easing your way into organics, it’s good to know which ones they are.
Here’s my personal list of must-be-organics:
1. Salad greens (lettuce, spinach, kale, etc). The leaves are sprayed directly. Enough said.
2. Strawberries. Because they grow close to the ground, they’re more likely to attract pests and be sprayed more often. Plus, conventionally-grown strawberries are terrible for …
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