In this toxic world we’ve created, it’s obviously become time for us to take matters into our own hands when it comes to getting our family a clean, healthy and nutritious food supply. We all know, going organic with all our fruits and vegetables can be an expensive undertaking, so these lists go a long way in helping us cut the corners we can, and establishing which items we must either choose organic, or not choose at all. Here are the latest lists, and some links to more information.
THE DIRTY DOZEN
Here is the “DIRTY DOZEN” of produce! Somewhere between 47 and 67 toxic chemicals in each of these, so go organic, or go home!!!
- celery
- peaches
- strawberries
- apples
- domestic blueberries
- nectarines
- sweet bell peppers
- spinach, kale and collard greens
- cherries
- potatoes
- imported grapes
- lettuce
THE CLEAN FIFTEEN
And THESE are the “CLEAN FIFTEEN”, with trace or no toxic chemicals in them, so you can nab the non-organic!
- onions
- avocados
- sweet corn
- pineapples
- mango
- sweet peas
- asparagus
- kiwi fruit
- cabbage
- eggplant
- cantaloupe
- watermelon
- grapefruit
- sweet potatoes
- sweet onions
EWG does a lot of good, and is the organization behind the research here. Check them out, here it’s worthwhile.
And here’s a link directly to their Food News! EWG Food News
Much love to you and yours! 🙂