Friday, March 14, 2014

Guide to Pesticides in Produce

We all worry about what's in or on our foods. This may be a help.
 
The growing concerns about chemical pesticide exposure in our food is exactly why the Environmental Working Group (EWG) developed its annual list of “clean” and “dirty” foods. From EWG’s website (http://www.ewg.org/ )

The Dirty Dozen
    Apples
    Celery
    Strawberries
    Peaches
    Spinach
    Nectarines (imported)
    Grapes (imported)
    Sweet Bell Peppers
    Potatoes
    Blueberries (domestic)
    Lettuce
    Kale/Collard Greens

The Clean Fifteen
    Onions
    Sweet Corn
    Pineapples
    Avocado
    Asparagus
    Sweet Peas
    Mangoes
    Eggplant
    Cantaloupe (domestic)
    Kiwi
    Cabbage
    Watermelon
    Sweet Potatoes
    Grapefruit
    Mushrooms

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