10 to Buy Organic

I am not entirely convinced on the whole organic movement (mainly because of cost) but I found this list and thought it was cool. I found the list HERE

To Buy Organic (the numbers to the side show the percentage of washed fruit that still contains pesticides):

1. Nectarines – 97.3%
2. Celery – 94.5%
3. Pears – 94.4%
4. Peaches – 93.7%
5. Apples – 91%
6. Cherries – 91%
7. Strawberries – 90%
8. Imported Grapes – 86%
9. Spinach – 83.4%
10. Potatoes – 79.3%

Probably Okay to Buy Conventional:

1. Asparagus
2. Avocados
3. Bananas
4. Broccoli
5. Cauliflower
6. Kiwi
7. Mangoes
8. Onions
9. Papaya
10. Sweet Peas

Notice that most of the ones that are not so scary to eat conventional are those with tough skins. So, that's probably a good rule of thumb, if it's protected by inedible skin, save the money and buy conventional. Then spend your savings on good organic raspberries!