Pick the Right Produce: Your Shopping Cheat Sheet
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You don't need to buy everything organic to stay pesticide-free. Print out this handy-dandy guide for your next shopping trip.
Surprise: Some conventionally grown fruits and veggies are relatively pesticide-free, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization that strives to protect public health. When you're buying any of the "Dirty Dozen," which are more likely to be contaminated with chemicals, it's worth spending a little extra on organically grown varieties. Carry this shopping cheat sheet in your purse.
The Clean 15 (from Best to Worst)
- Onions
- Avocados
- Sweet Corn
- Pineapple
- Mangoes
- Sweet Peas
- Asparagus
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Grapefruit
- Sweet Potato
- Honeydew Melon
The Dirty Dozen (from Worst to Best)
- Celery
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Nectarines
- Bell Peppers
- Spinach
- Kale
- Cherries
- Potatoes
- Grapes (imported)
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, October 2010.
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The Dirty Dozen (from Worst to Best) * Celery * Peaches ... The advice is to try - if possible - to buy these organic, rather than conventional ("worse" means the highest level of pesticide)
3/13/2011 11:23:19 PM Report Abusewhats wrong with celery? i love celery!
3/13/2011 05:31:43 PM Report AbuseFor those complaining about not seeing an item - they only picked the top ten in each category. You can see some more food items here: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-top-10-foods-to-eat-organically.html# Love stuff like these lists - please keep posting them - very helpful!
3/12/2011 09:37:02 AM Report AbuseOranges taste better organic anyways, so I would assume its the same with all fruit and vegetables.
3/11/2011 11:35:12 PM Report Abusevery interesting!!! I've already printed my purse copy. Thank you.
3/11/2011 07:51:26 PM Report Abuse