1537 What is the Dirty Dozen?

When you shop for your fruits and vegetables, what is the dirty dozen? Is it something to hide from, or can you eat them anyway? The Dirty Dozen™ is an annual report released by EWG (Environmental Working Group) which ranks conventional (non-organic) fruits and vegetables based on the amount of pesticide residue found on each one. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact This is approximately 40,000 washed produce samples that are tested by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). So what made the Dirty Dozen™ list? Strawberries Spinach Kale Nectarines Apples Grapes Peaches Cherries Pears Tomatoes Celery Potatoes Now there is also the Clean Fifteen™. These are the fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticide residue. Avocados Sweet Corn* Pineapples Sweet Peas Frozen Onions Papayas* Eggplants Asparagus Kiwis Cabbages Cauliflower Cantaloupes Broccoli Mushrooms Honeydew Melons * A small amount of sweet corn, papaya and summer squash sold in the United States is produced from genetically modified seeds. Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce. The K.I.S.S. ~ Know what you eat! Establish a budget. This gives you a clear guideline as to how much you can spend and then you can prioritize accordingly. Shop in season; and locally like farmers' markets. This will help to reduce the cost because it's in season. Also, shopping locally helps to reduce the cost, plus you know where your food is coming from. Adjust for the must-haves. If your family has their heart set on certain fruits or vegetables, you can buy according to their wishes keeping in mind the Dirty Dozen™ or the Clean Fifteen™. 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