Dirty Dozen - Clean Fifteen
The dirty dozen and clean fifteen is a list of the fruits and vegetables that are the most and least contaminated by pesticide use according to the Environmental Working Group.
Go to www.ewg.org for the most up to date list.
Try and eat organic versions of the "dirty" 12 whenever possible.
Save money by knowing what the clean fifteen are.
DIRTY 12
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Apples
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Celery
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Strawberries
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Peaches
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Spinach
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Nectarines (imported)
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Grapes (imported)
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Sweet Bell Peppers
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Potatoes
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Blueberries
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Lettuce
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Kale/Collard Greens
CLEAN 15
1. Asparagus
2. Avocados
3. Cabbage
4. Cantaloupe (Domestic)
5. Cauliflower
6. Eggplant
7. Grapefruit
8. Kiwi
9. Mangoes
10. Onions (Best)
11. Papayas
12. Pineapples (Best)
13. Sweet Corn (Best)
14. Sweet Peas (frozen)
15. Sweet Potatoes