Something to keep in mind on your next trip to the supermarket.

I decided to take a break from the usual political commentary and share this interesting tidbit about organic versus non organic fruits and vegetables.

EAT THIS UP! WHICH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES NEED TO BE ORGANIC?
Is there anything better than a delicious summer peach? Yes, a delicious organic summer peach. It turns out that peaches are the dirtiest of fruits when it comes to carrying pesticide residue, according to the Dirty Dozen rankings of the Environmental Working Group. Peaches have soft skins, and the pesticides soak right up into the pulp. (Ick.) If you're going to eat peaches this year, buy organic (pesticide-free).

That isn't true of onions. The onion is the least contaminated of fruits and vegetables, according to the EWG rankings of The Consistently Clean fruits and vegetables. If you don't buy organic onions, it's not that big a deal.

Here, for your next shopping trip:

The Dirty Dozen -- (Avoid conventional, buy organic) Peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, grapes (imported), spinach, lettuce, potatoes.

The Consistently Clean -- (Conventionally grown have low or no pesticide exposure) Papaya, broccoli, cabbage, bananas, kiwi, sweet peas (frozen), asparagus, mango, pineapples, sweet corn (frozen), avocado, onions.

According to the EWG, you can lower your exposure to toxic pesticides by nearly 90 percent if you avoid The Dirty Dozen (the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables) and eat The Consistently Clean (least contaminated ones) instead.