Do you buy organic foods? Did you know that not all fruits and vegetables contain a high level of pesticides? Here is a list of 15 fruits and vegetables that contain a low level of pesticides, that you can buy the conventionally grown. And here is a list of the dirty dozen, a list of fruits and vegetables that you should buy organic because they contain a high level of pesticides.
Buying organic can be expensive. This guide is a good reference for what foods you can buy conventionally, to save money.
EWG analysts have developed this Guide based on data from tests for pesticide residues in produce conducted between
2000 and 2007 and collected by the U.S.D.A. and the F.D.A.
Dirty Dozen (Buy These Organic)
1. Peach
2. Apple
3. Bell Pepper
4. Celery
5. Nectarine
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Grapes
11. Carrot
12. Pear
Clean 15 (Lowest in Pesticides)
1. Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn
4. Pineapple
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet Peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomato
15. Sweet Potato
Download this list, Shoppers Guide to Pesticides as a pdf.
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I’ve been reading a lot about organic food lately and I didn’t realize there was a “clean 15″. This will help me watch my budget when I can’t buy all organic…thanks!