The Environmental Working Group ranks the best and worst choices for NON-Organic produce.  This year apples moved from number 4 to number 1, 98% of apples tested had pesticides.  That said the list helps us to make educated choices when buying produce.  When you can, buy items on the Dirty Dozen list Organic, and save money buy purchasing items on the Clean 15 NON-Organic.  

DIRTY DOZEN LIST 

12 FOODS TO EAT ORGANIC

1) Apples

2) Celery

3) Strawberries

4) Peaches (Imported)

5) Spinach

6) Nectarines (Imported)

7) Grapes (Imported)

8) Bell Peppers

9) Potatoes 

10)Blueberries

11) Lettuce

12) Kale

The GOOD NEWS

CLEAN 15 FOODS TO EAT NON-ORGANIC

1) Onions

2) Corn

3) Pineapple

4) Avocado

5) Asparagus

6) Sweet Potatoes

7) Mangoes

8) Eggplant

9) Cantaloupe

10) Kiwi

11) Cabbage

12) Watermelon

13) Sweet Potatoes

14) Grapefruit

15) Mushrooms

 If you would like more information here is a link:

http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/Dirty-Dozen-Foods#fbIndex2

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