WebMD offered up a list of organic foods that are worth the extra cost, mostly because they are susceptible to pesticide residue:
- Peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery (also susceptible to dirt and bacteria, so wash thoroughly.), nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, grapes, spinach and lettuce, potatoes and carrots.
- Milk and beef from hormone-treated cows
- Organic peanut butter has fewer additives, such as sugar and hydrogenated oils.
- Baby food
According to current research, other organic choices aren't necessarily healthier than conventionally grown, such as papayas, mangos, broccoli, cabbage, bananas, kiwi, pineapple, peas, asparagus, corn, avocados and onions.
A group called Operation BBQ, started in 2011 to help tornado victims, has been helping people affected by the explosion in West, Texas. They serve hot meals to displaced families, emergency workers and volunteers.
The group needs money, volunteers and supplies, such as aluminum foil, aluminum pans, extra large disposable Nitrile gloves, three-compartment clamshell containers, flatware combo packs, gallon-size cans of vegetables and beans, and meat (such as chicken and pork butts).
The nonprofit also needs funds to prepare for the spring tornado season. For more information, visit the group at Facebook.com/OperationBBQRelief.
To give, visit OperationBBQrelief.org.
-- from staff reports