IS ORGANIC OVERRATED?

Not for some fruits and vegetables! Pesticides have been found in greater quantities on certain types of fruits and vegetables than others. We know buying organic can sometimes mean spending double on produce, so here is a list to help you determine which fruits and vegetables are worth the splurge; apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach, strawberries, bell peppers, celery, potatoes and spinach. Fruits and vegetables that have the lowest levels of pesticides include asparagus, avocado, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, corn (sweet), kiwi, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapple and sweet peas.