The Dirty Dozen
June 19, 2013
The Environmental Working Group studied 100,000 produce pesticide reports from the U.S.D.A and the F.D.A. to compile a list of of the dirtiest and cleanest produce on the market. The health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure, but this list can help you make smart choices.
The 12 dirtiest fruits and vegetables are:
- Apples
- Celery
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Grapes
- Hot Peppers
- Imported Nectarines
- Peaches
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet Bell Peppers
Don’t despair! Here are 15 of the cleanest:
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Sweet Corn
- Eggplant
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Mangos
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Papayas
- Pineapples
- Sweet Peas
- Sweet Potatoes
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