We love to buy organic when we can, but let’s face it, it gets expensive quickly. If you are not yet ready to take the full dive into the world of organic food, this list will get you started with the “must haves” when purchasing organic and the foods that are okay to buy non-organic. The “Clean-15” list refers to foods with lower amount of pesticides and the “Dirty-Dozen” list refers to foods with high about of pesticides on them.
The Clean 15 Food List
- Onion
- Avocado
- Sweet Corn
- Pineapple
- Asparagus
- Sweet Peas
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Papaya
- Watermelon
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cantaloupe
- Mushrooms
Source: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
The Dirty Dozen Food List
- Strawberries
- Spinach
- Kale
- Nectarines
- Apples
- Grapes
- Peaches
- Cherries
- Pears
- Tomatoes
- Celery
- Potatoes
Source: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php