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How Bad Is It Really to Eat Non-Organic Foods to Save Money?

I talked to LiveStrong about what the organic label really means, how risky it is to buy non-organic alternatives to save money, and whether there are any conventional fruits and veggies you should skip for your health.

“Studies have found that organic produce has lower levels of potentially harmful pesticide residues than conventional produce, so for those looking to reduce their exposure to pesticides, organic produce is a better alternative,” says Maya Feller, RDN, a Brooklyn-based dietitian and author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook.

What exactly makes them potentially harmful?

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