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Should You Eat Organic Produce?

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Is Eating Organic Produce Necessary

We are a bunch of frugal people. Some of us are frugal because we choose to be and some are frugal because we HAVE to be. So, when considering matters of health, I am often asked, “Should I eat organic produce?”

I sense the fear. I can almost read the amount of a person’s grocery budget in their eyes as this question spills from their lips. Then comes the painful, “It’s hard enough making ends meet and NOW you are telling me that my food is not safe to eat?”

Don’t panic. Let’s be educated. Let’s think strategically.

Know the greatest offenders

The worst offenders for pesticide residue, also know as the “Dirty Dozen,” are:

  • Apples
  • Celery
  • Sweet bell peppers
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries
  • Nectarines – imported
  • Grapes
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • Cucumbers
  • Blueberries – domestic
  • Potatoes

For whatever reason, these are the items that farmers coat with pesticides… heavily. If at all possible, these are the items in the produce section that you should avoid and buy organic.

Since your grocery budget can sometimes restrict how much you can invest in organic fruits and vegetables, pick the item/s your family eats most frequently and purchase organic selections for those items. For everything else, use a frugal washing method to thoroughly cleanse your produce.

When you wash these items, pay special attention to where the fruit meets the tree or where the vegetable roots at the ground since the pesticides can pool in these areas.

Remember the cleaner options

Is there anything in the produce section that is clean enough to eat without fear? The safest produce to eat includes:

  • Kiwi
  • Eggplant
  • Mangoes
  • Asparagus
  • Sweet peas – frozen
  • Cabbage
  • Avocado
  • Pineapples
  • Sweet Corn
  • Onions

With the produce on the “safe” list, you can skip the organic items and feel relatively sure your choices are not going to cause significant damage to your health.

Do you have any tips to share for buying organic produce?

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Hi! I'm Tabitha! But, I bet you expected someone named "Penny." Long story made short, Penny is the coupon binder I started in 2010 when we were totally broke... as in BANKRUPT. Now, as a mom of five, I make 6-figures a year working at home and share ways to help you move from penny to profit while you raise a family with sense on cents.

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Comments

  1. LaToya says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Check your local farmer’s markets for look for a community garden or other type of co-op. You can get organic produce (and other things) at a more budget friendly price than you may find at the store.

    Reply
    • Penny says

      January 21, 2013 at 9:32 am

      Great suggestion, LaToya! We do not have anything like that around here… that I know of. 😉

      Reply
  2. Dee Johnson says

    January 21, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I’ve heard that root vegetables (like potatoes and carrots) most likely would have less pesticides because they are under ground and the pesticides are sprayed on the top. Have you heard this? And what are your thoughts about it? I know some of the pesticides get into the ground and get soaked up by the plants, I’m just wondering what you think about it since potatoes are on the list. Thanks! Also, I always wash my produce with vinegar and water before eating. I’m excited about, and can’t wait to see your recipe for a produce wash.

    Reply
    • dana wood says

      January 23, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      I have heard that potatoes are sprayed after the are harvested to prevent “eyes”

      Reply
  3. Marsha Joy Baker says

    January 21, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Thanks so much for this great post. I love the practical approach in light of having to be frugal too. Appreciate you!

    Reply

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