Best organics for your buck

Not all organic food is created equal. Some organic products may reduce the number of pesticides and hormones in your diet by more than others. So if you're cutting back - who isn't these days - cut these organic products last, says Newsweek.

Milk - especially if your family drinks a lot of it. Or get regular skim milk because some studies show the bad stuff sticks to fat.

Beef - pigs and chickens cannot have added hormones but in the U.S, beef can. Stick to chicken and pork or opt for the leanest cuts of beef, which have fewer contaminants.

Produce - food that can be peeled, like bananas, avocados, mango and avocado have fewer pesticides than sweet bell peppers, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, apples, tomatoes and lettuce. Washing for 30 seconds and drying with a clean towel removes some of the pesticides.