Guest post written by Victoria Knight, finance writer for Ratelines.com, where you can find the best cd rates.
In today’s economy, eating entirely organically is not always the cheapest option. That’s why the USDA Organic labels post a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organically, allowing you to pick and choose ‘to your organic taste.’
Onions
They aren’t usually sprayed with pesticides, which means you can eat worry-free.
Avocados
Even though these green guys are sprayed, they have a stronger, thicker skin that is peeled away upon consumption.
Corn
Just like avocados, corn is sprayed, but once husked, the corn kernal remained untouched of any harmful chemicals.
Pineapple
They have VERY tough skin, like coconuts, and will almost never be infected with chemicals.
Mangos
Great on everything, mangos skin protects the inside from pesticides. But be careful, make sure those mangos smell fruity, if not – steer clear.
Asparagus
Their lack of appeal to bugs means a lack of pesticides used when they’re grown. Don’t worry about these veggies being tainted, cause if you buy them firm and bright green, you’re probably good to go.
Sweet Peas
According to the Environmental Working Groups latest survey, peas are least likely to have pesticide residue. Still suspicious? The great thing about sweet peas is that you can easily grow these at home too.
Cabbage
Usually, you won’t find lots of harmful chemicals on cabbage either, because not alot of pesticides are need to grow it. One thing you’re sure to appreciate are the beta carotene, a.k.a. superfood, found throughout it!
Broccoli
Less pesticide is used on this vegetable because it doesn’t need a whole lot of pest control when grown. Avoid any yellow-looking broccolli that feels rubbery.
Sweet Potatoes
Another superfood beta carotene veggie, sweet potatoes are less likely to be contaminated because they are grown in the ground.
So, while you may not be able to be entirely organic, you can at least lay your head at night knowing that your pesticide free, proving once again that you can be ‘green-friendly’ both in what you eat and what you spend.
Image Credit
Open Onion image courtesy of Flickr user Darwin Bell published under the CC license.
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How to Eat Healthy, Cheaply, and Organically
Guest post written by Victoria Knight, finance writer for Ratelines.com, where you can find the best cd rates.
In today’s economy, eating entirely organically is not always the cheapest option. That’s why the USDA Organic labels post a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organically, allowing you to pick and choose ‘to your organic taste.’
Onions
They aren’t usually sprayed with pesticides, which means you can eat worry-free.
Avocados
Even though these green guys are sprayed, they have a stronger, thicker skin that is peeled away upon consumption.
Corn
Just like avocados, corn is sprayed, but once husked, the corn kernal remained untouched of any harmful chemicals.
Pineapple
They have VERY tough skin, like coconuts, and will almost never be infected with chemicals.
Mangos
Great on everything, mangos skin protects the inside from pesticides. But be careful, make sure those mangos smell fruity, if not – steer clear.
Asparagus
Their lack of appeal to bugs means a lack of pesticides used when they’re grown. Don’t worry about these veggies being tainted, cause if you buy them firm and bright green, you’re probably good to go.
Sweet Peas
According to the Environmental Working Groups latest survey, peas are least likely to have pesticide residue. Still suspicious? The great thing about sweet peas is that you can easily grow these at home too.
Cabbage
Usually, you won’t find lots of harmful chemicals on cabbage either, because not alot of pesticides are need to grow it. One thing you’re sure to appreciate are the beta carotene, a.k.a. superfood, found throughout it!
Broccoli
Less pesticide is used on this vegetable because it doesn’t need a whole lot of pest control when grown. Avoid any yellow-looking broccolli that feels rubbery.
Sweet Potatoes
Another superfood beta carotene veggie, sweet potatoes are less likely to be contaminated because they are grown in the ground.
So, while you may not be able to be entirely organic, you can at least lay your head at night knowing that your pesticide free, proving once again that you can be ‘green-friendly’ both in what you eat and what you spend.
Image Credit
Open Onion image courtesy of Flickr user Darwin Bell published under the CC license.