Sunday, October 17, 2010

The Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen

If you have any inclination to "go organic," but just can't afford to go all the way, then the following chart (compliments of Martha Stewart :)) might be helpful.

The CLEAN 15 (these foods have some of the lowest amounts of pesticide residue):
1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mangoes
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet peas
8. Kiwifruits
9. Cabbages
10. Eggplants
11. Papayas
12. Watermelons
13. Broccoli
14. Tomatoes
15. Sweet Potatoes

THE DIRTY DOZEN (These have the greatest amounts of pesticide residue):
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Imported grapes
11. Carrots
12. Pears

Because I think I'm likely to have trouble keeping these lists straight, I'm going to write the above on a notecard and keep it in my pocketbook so I'll always have it on hand at the store. If you have any organic tips, please share in the comment box!

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