organic produce

what is organic produce, and why is it important?

Organic toothpaste. Organic cereal. Organic pasta. Does it really matter?

It does, when you're talking about fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Experts tell us that if you're going to prioritize your purchases, focus on organic where it counts the most, produce is an excellent place to begin.

It's not hard to figure out why. First and foremost, organic produce is grown without herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers. This means no chemical residue sticking to the apple, clinging to the tomato, leaching into the carrots...and ending up in your body.