Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Dirty Dozen

I've been wanting to post on this for a while but keep forgetting so here is what I hope to be some useful info for all interested!

The Dirty Dozen (These fruits and veggies contain the most pesticides and are always best to buy organic):
  • Peaches
  • Apples
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Celery
  • Nectarines
  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • Lettuce
  • Grapes (Imported)
  • Pears
  • Spinach
  • Potatoes

The Cleanest 12: (these fruits and veggies scored the lowest in pesticide contamination)

  • Onions
  • Avocado
  • Sweet Corn & Sweet Peas (Frozen)
  • Pineapples
  • Mango
  • Asparagus
  • Kiwi
  • Bananas 
  • Broccoli
  • Eggplant

(Source: www.foodnews.org)

Love, 
Erin