The Dirty Dozen list for 2012

I love to buy organic fruit and veggies but the cost can be so high. If you have the space and time you should really consider having your own backyard garden. Every year I keep telling my self we have to plant a garden this year and it never comes to life. We try to buy at our local Farmer's Market but the really good stuff sell out quickly.

Thus the next best option for us is the grocery store. So when is organic worth the extra money? The new 2012 "Dirty Dozen" list is available - this is the list of the fruits/veggies with the most pesticide residue. You don't have to buy everything organic but just keep to the list and your get more bang for your buck. Just a rule of thumb I use, if the peal/skin is thin you should buy organic. Thin skin means the pesticide can easily penetrate the fruit or veggie.For more info

Dirty Dozen Plus^™

Buy these organic

1.Apples

 

2Celery

 

3Sweet bell peppers

 

4Peaches

 

5Strawberries

 

6Nectarines – imported

 

7Grapes

 

8Spinach

 

9Lettuce

 

10Cucumbers

 

11Blueberries – domestic

 

12Potatoes

 

Plus+

Green beans

Kale/Greens

+ May contain pesticide residues of special concern

Clean 15^™Lowest in Pesticide

1Onions

 

2Sweet Corn

 

3Pineapples

 

4Avocado

 

5Cabbage

 

6Sweet peas

 

7Asparagus

 

8Mangoes

 

9Eggplant

 

10Kiwi

 

11Cantaloupe - domestic

 

12Sweet potatoes

 

13Grapefruit

 

14Watermelon

 

15Mushrooms