Buying organic: Where to save, where to splurge

Eating organic is a huge trend and is only getting bigger--even store brands are getting in on the action with generic organic products. But do you really need to buy EVERYTHING organic? Probably not. There are plenty of non-organic products you can safely eat. One rule of thumb is that if you're going to peel off the skin (avocados, bananas) you don't really need to worry about buying the organic version (unless it's the same price...if it is, why not?). If it's something that's coming straight from the farm to your mouth (lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries) then it's wise to spend a little more and go organic. Here's the "dirty dozen" list of produce that's worth the splurge and the 12 least contaminated.

12 Most Contaminated Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Pears Grapes (Imported) Spinach Lettuce Potatoes 12 Least Contaminated Onions Avocado Sweet Corn (Frozen) Pineapples Mango Asparagus Sweet Peas (Frozen) Kiwi Fruit Bananas Cabbage Broccoli Papaya