DIRTY DOZEN

THE DIRTY DOZEN

Here's my list:  apple, blueberry, cherry, celery, cucumber, grapes, greens, peach, pepper, potato, strawberry, and tomato.

If possible, only buy the above produce when it's labeled organic.  It is still better to eat fruits and vegetables that aren't organic than to go without eating them.  You would never eat in a restaurant, if you only ate organic. 

Does organic produce taste better than non-organic?  Sometimes, but not always since the reason to buy organic isn't taste, but to avoid the high pesticide residue.

Why do dirty dozen lists vary?  All of the produce has in comment thin skins.  If possible, know where your thin-skinned fruits and vegetables are grown.  I would eat some conventionally grown vegetables from some states, but avoid them grown in a different state, or out of the country. 

Thick-skinned produce is usually safe to eat since you peel away the skins.  

For more detailed information go to: http://www.ewg.org