First, I encourage everyone reading this (and beyond) to subscribe to Consumer Reports and make use of their unbiased, science-based reviews of products and services.
It is the best antidote to advertising you will ever find.
In their May 2015 issue, they analyze the "perils of pesticides" and offer a guide to fruits and vegetables. When you should buy organic? When might conventional be OK for you?
[or, as CR puts it, "Though we believe that organic is always the best choice because it promotes sustainable agriculture, getting plenty of fruits and vegetables - even if you can't obtain organic - takes precedence when it comes to your health.]
Here are the most important findings:
ALWAYS BUY ORGANIC
CR found that for these fruits and vegetables, you should always buy organic - the pesticide risk in conventional is too high.
Fruit
Peaches
Tangerines
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cranberries
Vegetables
Green Beans
Sweet Bell Peppers
Hot Peppers
Sweet Potatoes
Carrors
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