What to Buy Organic and Not

Many website stated the following:

Buy Organic

Apples
Strawberries
Grapes
Celery
Peaches
Spinach
Sweet bell peppers
Nectarines
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Cherry tomatoes
Hot peppers
Leafy green, specifically Kale/collard greens
Summer squash

Don't have to buy Organic

Fresh produce typically low in pesticide residue:

Onions

Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Avocado
Asparagus
Sweet peas
Mango
Papayas
Eggplant
Cantaloupe (domestic)
Kiwi
Cabbage
Watermelon
Sweet Potatoes
Grapefruit
Mushrooms

When I cannot purchase organic I wash my fruits and vegetables in vinegar.

 

Mix 3 parts water to 1 part white vinegar (3:1 ) in a spray bottle.
Spray on fruits and veggies to get rid of pesticide residue. Rinse with water after spraying.

Or

Fill a bowl with water and add 1/8 to 1/2 cup of vinegar, depending on the size of your bowl. Place your fruits and veggies in the bowl. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with water.