Food: Buy Organic or Not?
Office of Health Education and PromotionUniversity of New Hampshire(603) 862-3823www.unh.edu/health-servicesFood: Buy Organic or Not?
BUY ORGANIC
Buy OrganicPeachesApples
Foods most susceptible to pesticidesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicAlthough some pesticides are safe, they are still toxic
Strawberries
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Buy OrganicSweet Bell PeppersCeleryFoods most susceptible to pesticidesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicBuy organic or not, you should always wash produce
Cucumbers
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Buy OrganicNectarinesBlueberries
Foods most susceptible to pesticidesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organic Reduce pesticide residues, dirt, and bacteria with a good washing
Grapes
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Buy OrganicSweet Bell PeppersCeleryFoods most susceptible to pesticidesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicTake caution not to cross-contaminate foods
Cucumbers
Green Beans
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Buy OrganicPotatoesMilkBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicAvoid antibiotic and hormone growth, buy these foods in organic form
Foods likely to have added hormones
Spinach
Kale
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Buy OrganicPeanut ButterBeefFoods likely to have added hormonesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicAvoid added hormones and unwanted chemicals, buy these foods in organic form
Lettuce
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BUY NON-ORGANIC
Buy Non-OrganicBananasPapayaFoods with the least pesticidesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicThick peels protect the inside of the fruit from pesticides
Mangoes
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Buy Non-OrganicWatermelonPineapplesFoods with the least pesticidesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicThick peels protect the inside of the fruit from pesticides
Cantaloupe
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Buy Non-OrganicGrapefruitAvocadosFoods with the least pesticidesBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicThick peels protect the inside of the fruit from pesticides
Kiwi
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Buy Non-OrganicCabbageBroccoliFoods with high nutrientsBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicThese nutrients outweigh any potential pesticide exposure
Eggplant
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Buy Non-OrganicAsparagusSweet PeasFoods with high nutrientsBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicThese nutrients outweigh any potential pesticide exposure
Mushrooms
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Buy Non-OrganicOnionsCornFoods that have an outer layerBhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organicYou can peel away bacteria and germs(Still give them a good wash before eating)
Sweet Potatoes
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100% Organic No synthetic ingredients. Has organic seal.Organic Terminology Organic Minimum of 95% organic ingredients. Has organic seal. Meat, eggs, poultry and dairy must come from animals that have not been exposed to growth hormones or antibiotics. Made with Organic Ingredients Item contains at least 70% organic ingredients. No organic seal.Bhargava, H. (2011). Organic Foods Slideshow: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organic
It is a better choice to eat fruits and vegetables than to avoid fruits and vegetables because you cant find or afford to buy organic.
Suzanne SonnebornUNH Nutrition Educator, Health Services
Cant Afford or Find Organic?
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