The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen

byMarilelia

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12 years ago

You may already know about this but just in case...

List of the fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue.

You should always buy organic if you can.

The Dirty Dozens

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• Apples
• Strawberries
• Grapes
• Celery
• Peaches
• Spinach
• Sweet bell peppers
• Nectarines (imported)
• Cucumbers
• Cherry tomatoes
• Snap peas (imported)
• Potatoes

List of the fruits and vegetables that are safe to buy conventional because of the low pesticide residue.

The Clean Fifteen

• Avocados
• Sweet corn
• Pineapples
• Cabbage
• Sweet peas (frozen)
• Onions
• Asparagus
• Mangoes
• Papayas
• Kiwi
• Eggplant
• Grapefruit
• Cantaloupe (domestic)
• Cauliflower
• Sweet potatoes

It is getting easier and easier to find organic produce and the more we buy.., the cheaper it should get.. Always a good idea to buy local at Farmer's market.

Have a great day!