Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic purchases, or if you would simply like to know which type of produce has the highest pesticide residues—and which do not, the following guide from the Environmental Working Group will help you when shopping for organic fruits and vegetables. Below is a list of this year’s culprits that made it onto the dirty dozen list.
12 Most Contaminated
Apples
Strawberries
Grapes
Celery
Peaches
Spinach
Sweet Bell pepper
Imported Nectarines
Cucumbers
Cherry Tomatoes
Imported Snap Peas
Potatoes
The Clean 15
Avocados
Sweet Corn
Pineapples
Cabbage
Frozen Sweet Peas
Onions
Asparagus
Mangos
Papayas
Kiwis
Eggplant
Grapefruit
Cantaloupe
Cauliflower
Sweet Potatoes
So next time you are at the market be sure to buy organic if you can. If you can’t always buy organic then remember to ALWAYS wash your fruits and vegetables prior to cooking/eating.
For more information on the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen you can visit the Environmental Working Group at www.ewg.org
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