Is It Really Important To Buy Orangic?

Many people really wonder if it’s really that important to buy organic. You will probably be shocked to know that if you are not buying organic that you ingesting numerous toxic chemical pesticides. You hear all over the media networks that blueberries are excellent antioxidants and very healthy. The recommendation is to eat more fruits and vegetables. However if you are not eating organic fruits and vegetable you should consider the facts from the Pesticide Action Network.

For more information or to look up a particular food that you eat you can check the list at: http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/ Just click on a food listed on the right. You can also check the difference between pesticides found on organic vs. non-organic. Often times organic food that is imported is found to have some pesticides. So it is wise to buy organic food made in the U.S.

I have listed some of the commonly eaten fruits and vegetables below to get you started.

Apples

42 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
5 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
19 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
10 — Neurotoxins
5 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Apple Juice

16 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
4 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
6 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
3 — Neurotoxins
2 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Bananas

12 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
4 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
7 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
2 — Neurotoxins
4 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Blueberries

48 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
7 — Known or Probable Carcinogens4
22 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
12 — Neurotoxins
6 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Grapes

34 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
4 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
17 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
10 — Neurotoxins
5 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Raisins

26 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
8 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
11 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
5 — Neurotoxins
4 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Strawberries

37 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
6 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
16 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
10 — Neurotoxins
4 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Broccoli
40 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
5 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
19 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
9 — Neurotoxins
3 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Carrots
26 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
6 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
16 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
3 — Neurotoxins
6 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Green Beans
51 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
7 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
19 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
11 — Neurotoxins
5 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Lettuce

51 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
10 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
28 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
9 — Neurotoxins
7 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Spinach

57 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
10 — Known or Probable Carcinogens
29 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors
13 — Neurotoxins
8 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants

Tomatoes

34 Pesticide Residues Found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

Human Health Effects:
2 — Known or Probable Carcinogens

15 — Suspected Hormone Disruptors

7 — Neurotoxins

3 — Developmental or Reproductive Toxicants