Every year the Environmental Working Group figures out which of our foods are most highly contaminated with pesticides, and which are the most safe. Buying organic can be pretty pricy, so here is one way to make smart decisions when you shop. It’s simple!
Only buy these if they are organic:
The Dirty Dozen Plus*** 2015
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Apples
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Celery
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Cherry Tomatoes
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Cucumbers
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Grapes
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Nectarines
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Peaches
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Potatoes
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Snap Peas
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Spinach
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Strawberries
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Sweet Bell Peppers
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**Hot Peppers and Kale/Collard Greens
Buy conventional for these and save yourself a little money:
The Clean Fifteen 2015
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Asparagus
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Avocados
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Cabbage
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Cantaloupe
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Cauliflower
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Eggplant
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Grapefruit
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Kiwi
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Mangoes
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Onions
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Papayas
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Pineapples
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Sweet Corn
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Sweet Peas (frozen)
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Sweet Potatoes