Sunday, September 20, 2009

The "Dirty Dozen"

Considering "going organic" with your produce? If so, consider the following "Dirty Dozen" list, courtesy of the Environmental Working Group (http://foodnews.org/). The following fruits and veggies contain the highest levels of pesticides. Therefore, you should consider choosing the organic version of them:
  • peaches

  • apples

  • sweet bell peppers

  • celery

  • nectarines

  • strawberries

  • cherries

  • pears

  • grapes (imported)

  • spinach

  • lettuce

  • potatoes

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