Is organic worth the cost?

When buying produce, consider the ‘clean fifteen’ versus the ‘dirty dozen’.

You may have heard of the “dirty dozen” – produce that’s high in pesticides and may lead people to choose organic options. But buying organic can add up, so which produce is worth the extra cost? Consider the “clean fifteen,” – a list of produce that’s typically low in pesticides due to natural protective barriers like thick or inedible skins.

In order of least pesticide residue, these fruits and vegetables may not be worth the markup you’d pay for organic: