Why You Should Buy These Foods Organic

Organic produce, meats, and other foods are often better quality than their non-organic 
counterparts. Oftentimes, the organic and non-organic foods will not defer by much, 
especially if the food does not require any pesticides to grow. However, there are some 
foods that we recommend you should generally buy organic for their quality and taste.  

 
1. Wine  
 
According to the Electronic Working Group's (EWG) Dirty Dozen list of fresh produce in 
the U.S., grapes are the eighth dirtiest produce in terms of pesticides used. Wine can be 
fermented with high levels of pesticide residue since wine is often made with unpeeled 
grapes.  
 
Generally speaking, winemakers who are committed to their craft will produce organic 
wine. This means that organic wines are not only pesticide-free but also sulfite free. 
While there is a debate between wine enthusiasts for how much sulfite is acceptable 
and how much sulfite makes the product better or worse, there is no denial about the 
negative health effects of sulfite.  
 
The simplest way to avoid pesticides and sulfite, while being able to enjoy a refreshing 
glass of wine is to simply buy organic.  

 
2. Coffee  
 
Around the world, 12 billion pounds of coffee beans are produced annually. Due to the 
high volume of coffee produced and the fact that coffee beans are grown in tropical 
areas means that coffee beans require heavy pesticide use to grow. Conventional 
coffee is among the most heavily chemically treated foods within our normal diet.  
 
The average person in the United States will consume 3 to 4 cups of coffee per day. 
With this high volume of average consumption, coffee drinkers should seek organic 
options that do not use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Organic coffee drinkers enjoy a 
richer product as organic fertilizers produce a better tasting product.  

 
3. Apples  
 
As the saying goes: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are an excellent 
source of fiber and other vitamins. This nutrient-packed food, however, ranked very high 
in the high pesticide residue score done by the Environmental Working Group.  
 
Apples are a very popular fruit worldwide. In order to keep up with the demand for 
apples and because of their shape, which creates a concave structure for the pesticides 
to seep into the core of the fruit, pesticides are readily found on and within apples.  
 
Buying organic apples is the easiest way to avoid pesticides and still receive the many 
nutritional benefits of the fruit. This also applies to apple products such as applesauce 
and apple pie, as well.  
 
4. Dairy  
 
The dairy industry, in the United States, is a $102 billion industry. With products ranging 
from milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter most, Americans will consume dairy on a daily 
basis. With how much and how often dairy is consumed, it is best to reach for the 
organic options in the dairy aisle.  
 
Further, cows that produce milk on an organic dairy farm means do not receive 
synthetic growth hormones and antibiotics. Certified organic dairy cows will only 
consume organic feed.
