What Are The Dirty Dozen?

The Dirty Dozen - A List of Foods to Start Buying Organic

No-one wants to eat pesticides.

Even though there is no concrete data showing the long term effects of these chemicals, the connotation that goes along with the word “pesticide” is never a good one.

Yes, it is more expensive at times, however it is my belief that we need to start putting our money where our mouths are and when there is a high enough demand for organic, the prices will drop to reasonable levels.

If at this point, you can only purchase certain foods organic, here is a list of THE MOST IMPORTANT ones and also the ones that have the LEAST amount of pesticides and might be just fine to purchase non-organic.

Dirty Dozen

Here is a list to print out and keep in your wallet while you shop.

To save money, think of the ones that you eat on daily basis and start with those.

FRUIT: Apples, Strawberries, Grapes, Peaches, Nectarines,

VEGGIES: Celery, Spinach, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Snap Peas, Potatoes

The Clean Few

There are a few that do not use as much pesticides, and so if you are on a budget, you can buy the regular ones of these:

Fruit - Pineapple, Mango, Kiwi, Banana

Veggies - Onions, Avocados, Asparagus, Cabbage, Broccoli, Eggplant