10 Foods You Should Always Buy Organic For Your Kids
Most of us know that eating organic produce can be very expensive. It never ceases to amaze me when I walk through the produce section and see the stark difference in pricing for the organic stuff. I LOVE to save money where I can, but when it comes to the health of my kids, I realize that simply saving money isn’t always the best choice. I
advocate to eat as much organic produce as possible, but when it simply isn’t feasible, what I can do is make sure that I am aware of specific fruits and veggies that I should watch out for so that I can make the best decisions for my family.
But before you decide which organic foods you should buy for your children, it’s a good idea to go over some of the reasons why organic food is the perfect choice for your little ones.
For one, organic foods contain more nutrients compared to their non-organic counterparts. Since your kids need a lot of nutrients for them to grow healthily, it’s best to provide them with various organic food choices.
Moreover, another reason for buying organic food for your kids is the low sugar content. Unlike non-organic food options, those coming from organic sources have less sugar content, making them an ideal choice for children. Remember, too much sugar consumption might be harmful to children.
Lastly, organic foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, can be beneficial for children because they’re free from pesticides or toxins such as heavy metals.
However, it’s crucial to note that not all fresh fruits and vegetables on the market are pesticide or poison free. In that case, it’s critical to be cautious about buying fruits and vegetables when buying groceries to protect your children against the adverse health effects of these harmful substances.
Below I have included a “high pesticide” and “low pesticide” list of fruits and veggies after doing some research. This year, STRAWBERRIES are topping the list some of the highest amounts of pesticides! The rest are in no particular order.
The next time you go to the store to shop for your family, make sure you keep this list in mind!
This is especially important if you’re making your own baby food from organic fruits and vegetables or buying baby food from a reliable brand like Serenity Kids or other similar options. By doing this, you can have peace of mind knowing your children’s meals are nutritious and free from the dangers of pesticides, heavy metals, and other harmful substances.
So, to help you determine which foods you should always buy organic for your little ones, check out the information below.
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Organic Do’s and Don’ts!
Tip: When needed, removing some pesticides is possible! Soaking in baking soda is actually a huge help and will remove almost all if soaked for over 10 minutes.
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8 Comments
Mark
If you kids struggle with new healthy foods their long term health and wellbeing could eventually become affected so I can only praise you for promoting organic foods. Giving subtle consistent encouragement and establishing routines for mealtimes and snacks also helps to open up their minds to give healthier foods a go with the right encouragement. Great Post. Mark
Kayla
I totally agree with you Mark! I even have a post where I talk about encouraging your toddler to eat veggies at the following web page! https://keeptoddlersbusy.com/1… Organic is another aspect that is just becoming more important everyday given the amount of pesticides being used.
Billie
I’m so thankful to have found this list. I had no idea peaches and potatoes were on the higher side for pesticides! Once a month there is a food giveaway in our area. The food comes from a large grocery store in the city and is perfectly good but is the overflow/close to expiration date foods that they would throw away otherwise. I stopped in once and walked out with organic, hand raised goat’s milk and all organic fruits and veggies!! Organic is SO expensive, so I encourage others to think about their local food giveaways if they have them. If it’s just going to be wasted, I would rather get some of that organic goodness!!
Kayla
Oh wow that’s an awesome idea that I haven’t considered! Thanks for sharing!! If you ever get fruit that is not organic, soak in a baking soda and water solution to help remove pesticides!
Gomer Magtibay
Hi Kyla, great post, and thank you for your efforts. I love your chart, your comparison of foods that are high or low in pesticides used. Very educating! In fact, I am now more wary of them, the ones that are high in pesticides.
I am aware of that we can’t really avoid consuming them, so perhaps what we can do is, limit the consumption of the high in pesticides, and more of the organic ones. This is very important if we have small kids and toddlers in the house. These kids are yet in their development stage, so your website is really helpful in educating people about better options.
I have a question for you. If our toddlers really want to eat a lot of these foods on the left, what is your recommendation for getting rid of pesticide on fruits’ skins or pericarp?
Kayla
Thank you! It’s my pleasure to help educate so that our kids can be healthier, especially for our younger children who are just getting a start in life. I actually do have a solution for removing pesticides. Soaking in baking soda is actually a huge help and will remove almost all if soaked for over 10 minutes. I will add this to my article!
Matt's Mom
Wow, this list is great! I always try to buy organic whenever I can. My son loves strawberries and we buy a lot of them. Along with apples, grapes, tomatoes, and potatoes. I don’t always see an organic option in all of these, which is kind of sad. But, I am new to this area so I think I just need to find me a different store to shop at. I think it is very important to buy foods that are not loaded with pesticides. Great list, thank you!
Kayla
Thank you! And it’s my pleasure to spread the word. You are right there isn’t always an option so make sure to use baking soda and water for rinsing!