A little scary how many pestisides can be found on your foods....esp. those that are so readily eaten by our kids! Check out the list below!
The Dirty Dozen
The fruits and vegetables on the Dirty Dozen list are contaminated with an average of 10 different pesticides. They may be difficult to wash, are usually eaten unpeeled, or pesticides migrate through the roots. The EWG recommends buying the organic versions of the Dirty Dozen to reduce your exposure to chemicals in produce by 80 percent.
Celery
Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Domestic blueberries
Nectarines
Sweet bell peppers
Spinach, kale and collard greens
Cherries
Potatoes
Imported grapes
Lettuce
The Clean 15
The fruits and vegetables on the Clean 15 list are less contaminated, each with an average of only two different pesticides. In addition, they are often peeled and their outer layers are disposed of and they are easier to wash.
Onions
Avocados
Sweet corn
Pineapples
Mango
Sweet peas
Asparagus
Kiwi fruit
Cabbage
Eggplant
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Grapefruit
Sweet potatoes
Sweet onions
