Shopper's Guide to Organic

The Environmental Working Group 2012

‘Dirty Dozen' list of produce with the highest amount of pesticides...

When it comes to buying organic, some produce is more necessary than others. For the dirty dozen, you probably want to buy organic (apples being the #1).

The Dirty Dozen

1. Apples

2. Celery

3. Sweet Bell Peppers

4. Peaches

5. Strawberries

6. Nectarines – Imported

7. Grapes

8. Spinach

9. Lettuce

10. Cucumbers

11. Blueberries

12. Potatoes

This year, they added a "plus" category with Green Beans and Kale/Greens.

Here is the "Clean 15" list containing the lowest amount of pesticides. If you'd like to save money and not opt for organic, then this list is probably a good place to start. 

The Clean 15: 

1. Onions

2. Sweet corn

3. Pineapples

4. Avocado

5. Cabbage

6. Sweet Peas

7. Asparagus

8. Mangoes

9. Eggplant

10. Kiwi

11. Domestic Cantaloupe

12. Sweet Potatoes

13. Grapefruit

14. Watermelon

15. Mushrooms

Food for thought, everything we put in, our body has to filter and process. Food the way nature made is clean and wholesome; your body knows just what to do with it. :)