EWG’s 2022 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

15 Apr EWG’s 2022 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

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The Environmental Working Group recently released their 2022 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists.

These are a catalog of conventionally grown produce with the highest and lowest pesticide residue. Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic purchases or just interested to know which produce has the highest levels of pesticides these lists are for you!
 Do what you can with what you can afford. If you cannot buy organic, do NOT stress or worry. Eating more fruits and veggies is always good for you regardless.

Dirty Dozen:

  1. Strawberries
  2. Spinach
  3. Kale, collard and mustard greens
  4. Nectarines
  5. Apples
  6. Grapes
  7. Bell and hot peppers
  8. Cherries
  9. Peaches
  10. Pears
  11. Celery
  12. Tomatoes

Clean Fifteen:

  1. Avocados
  2. Sweet corn
  3. Pineapple
  4. Onions
  5. Papaya
  6. Sweet peas (frozen)
  7. Asparagus
  8. Honeydew melon
  9. Kiwi
  10. Cabbage
  11. Mushrooms
  12. Cantaloupe
  13. Mangoes
  14. Watermelon
  15. Sweet potatoes

For more information visit the EWG’s website.

 

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