10 Foods You Don’t Need to Buy Organic

Carrots(4 of 10)

Carrots(4 of 10)

Non-organic carrots contain pesticide residue on their surface, but when you peel them, it gets removed. This means that consuming non-organic carrots is not harmful. Carrots are packed with essential nutrients and minerals that offer an array of health benefits.

According to the Wolfson Gastrointestinal Laboratory in Edinburgh, Scotland, consuming 7 ounces of raw carrots for three weeks can lower cholesterol levels by 11%. Furthermore, carrots also have great anti-bacterial properties that allow them to strengthen the immune system and keep us protected from various diseases and illnesses.