The Dirty Dozen

Fruits & Veggies

We can all agree that organic is better than non-organic. Unfortunately, we can’t always afford to go organic for all our food. Here are the foods which are highest in pesticides. If you can only afford organic on certain items, use this list as your guide.

[one_half]Apples
Bell Peppers
Strawberries
Grapes
Lettuce
Blueberries[/one_half]

[one_half_last]Celery
Peaches
Nectarines
Spinach
Cucumbers
Potatoes[/one_half_last]
You can significantly reduce your exposure to harmful pesticide residue simply by switching to organic when purchasing these 12 food items. Eat healthy! Eat Smart!

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