THE DIRTY DOZEN
Once again time to revisit the latest “dirtiest” fruits and vegetables.
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The following list of fruits and vegetables have the HIGHEST level of Pesticides.
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TO BE AVOIDED: Avoid the non-organic version of these DIRTY DOZEN fruits and vegetables.
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AVOID THE FOLLOWING NON-ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGGIES:
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1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Domestic blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Sweet bell peppers
8. Spinach, kale and collard greens
9. Cherries
10. Potatoes
11. Imported grapes
12. Lettuce
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THE SAFE 15
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These have a lower level of pesticides and are considered safer to purchase as non-organic.
1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet peas
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi fruit
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Cantaloupe
12. Watermelon
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet potatoes
15. Sweet onions
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Thanks to http://www.foodnews.org/
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