The Survivor's Nest - The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

The Environmental Working Group publishes a list of the cleanest and dirtiest fruits and vegetables so you will know when to spend more on organic and when to save your money:
DIRTY DOZEN - starting with the three worst
- Apple
- Celery
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Spinach
- Nectarines (imported)
- Grapes (imported)
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Potatoes
- Blueberries (domestic)
- Lettuce
- Kale/Collard Greens
CLEAN 15: Lowest in pesticides

- Onion
- Corn
- Pineapples
- Avocado
- Asparagus
- Sweet Peas
- Mangoes
- Eggplant
- Cantaloupe
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Watermelon
- Sweet Potatoes
- Grapefruit
- Mushrooms
When you go to the grocery store, you can carry this list with you. To make it super easy, you can download it onto your iPhone or Android phone, or print it out as a PDF and put it in your wallet.
Enjoy your fruit and vegetables!







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