If you are trying to eat properly & live a healthy lifestyle, chances are that you don't want an INSANE amount of pesticides entering your body in the process, right? I'm sure that most of you on here are aware of the importance of buying organic produce & meats these days. I'm a huge stickler for this in my household. I also know how overwhelming & expensive it can be so I've decided to share two lists from an app I have on my phone with you. The Dirty Dozen list (produce to buy organic versions of) & the Clean Fifteen (produce with the least amount of pesticides so you can purchase the cheaper option). Dr. Oz recommended the app one day on his show & I use it often when shopping on a budget.
DIRTY DOZEN (buy organic versions of these)
Apples
Strawberries
Grapes
Celery
Peaches
Spinach
Sweet Bell Peppers
Nectarines-imported
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Hot Peppers
Dirty Dozen PLUS:
Kale/Collard Greens
Summer Squash
CLEAN FIFTEEN (least amount of pesticides)
Sweet Corn
Onions
Pineapples
Avocados
Cabbage
Sweet Peas-frozen
Papayas
Mangos
Asparagus
Eggplant
Kiwi
Grapefruit
Cantaloupe
Sweet Potatoes
Mushrooms