Meet the "Dirty Dozen"
Your Produce Guide:
The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15!
Hey there! 🌟 Let's talk about making smart choices when it comes to fruits and veggies! Have you heard about the "Clean 15" and the "Dirty Dozen"? These lists are like your cheat sheet for picking produce with fewer pesticide residues. UPDATED FOR 2024
🌿 Clean 15: These are the champs of pesticide-free produce! Think avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, and onions. Nature's gifts to us, with minimal worry about pesticides.
🚫 Dirty Dozen: Watch out for these guys! Items like strawberries, spinach, kale, and apples tend to have higher pesticide levels. Consider going organic if you can.
❓ Why Does it Matter? Pesticides, while helpful for farming, can be risky in excess. Being aware of these lists helps you make healthier choices. Maybe opt for organic strawberries but regular avocados!
🍓 Choosing from the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen means reducing your exposure to harmful chemicals while supporting eco-friendly farming. So, next time you shop, keep these lists handy for the freshest, healthiest picks!
** Some sweet corn, papaya, and summer squash sold in the United States is produced from genetically modified seeds. The EWG recommends that consumers buy organic varieties of these crops if they want to avoid genetically modified produce.
