When to Buy Organic

Organic fruits and vegetables have fewer pesticides, lower levels of total pesticides, and less over¬all pesticide toxicity than fruits and vegetables grown with chemicals. Although more research is needed, recent evidence indicates a significant increase in antioxidants* in organic and sustainably grown foods versus conventionally grown foods as well as an increase salicylic acid, which may contribute to a lower risk of cancer.

Listed below are produce with the most and least pesticide contamination, both in terms of number of pesticides used and the level of pesticide concentration on an average sampling. Thus, for the fruits and vegetables shown on the most contaminated list, it is wise to buy organic. Alternatively, if organic choices are not available, you may want to consider substituting with produce that tends to contain the least amount of pesticides.
Produce most contaminated by pesticides: Peaches, Strawberries, Apples, Nectarines, Spinach, Celery, Potatoes, Bell peppers, Pears, Cherries, Raspberries, Grapes

Produce least contaminated by pesticides: Avocados, Corn, Onions, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Peas, Bananas, Kiwi, Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Broccoli

For more info on fruit and Vegitables see Fit4YouNutrition.com Article 10:  http://www.fit4younutrition.com/message-board.html