Dirty Dozen
- Apples
- Celery
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Spinach
- Grapes
- Nectarines
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Potatoes
- Blueberries
- Lettuce
- Kale
Always purchase organic fruits and vegetables from the above list to avoid potentially harmful chemicals. Not sure if it is organic or not? Look at the sticker, if the number on the sticker starts with a 9, it is organic. If it starts with a 4, it is conventionally grown.
The Clean 15
- Onions
- Corn
- Pineapples
- Avocado
- Asparagus
- Sweet peas
- Mangoes
- Eggplant
- Cantaloupe
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Watermelon
- Sweet potatoes
- Grapefruit
- Mushrooms
The Clean 15 are grown with the fewest pesticides according to FoodNews.org. While it is not necessary to purchase the organic version of the Clean 15, remember to throughly wash all fruits and vegetables before eating. Also, the only way to avoid Genetically Modified produce is to purchase organic.
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