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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

Which fruits and vegetables should be bought organic?

If you are trying to eat a more natural and healthy diet, knowing about the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen is a must! The Dirty Dozen is a list of twelve fruits and vegetables that are more likely to have pesticide residue on them and should preferably be bought organic. The clean fifteen are fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticides, which means you don’t have to buy these organic.

Dirty Dozen

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale, Collard, & Mustard Greens

4. Peaches

5. Pears

6. Nectarines

7. Apples

8. Grapes

9. Bell & Hot Peppers

10. Cherries

11. Blueberries

12. Green Beans

Clean Fifteen

1. Avocados

2. Sweet Corn

3. Pineapples

4. Onions

5. Papaya

6. Sweet Peas (frozen)

7. Asparagus

8. Honeydew Melon

9. Kiwi

10. Cabbage

11. Mushrooms

12. Mangoes

13. Sweet Potatoes

14. Watermelon

15. Carrots

If you are trying to eat a more natural and healthy diet, knowing about the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen is a must!