The Dirty Dozen

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The Dirty Dozen are the 12 crops that the EWG confirms as typically having the most pesticides. These are the ones you want to absolutely buy organic if you can!

-Strawberries

-Spinach

-Kale

-Nectarines

-Apples

-Grapes

-Peaches

-Cherries

-Pears

-Tomatoes

-Celery

-Potatoes

-Hot Peppers

From the EWG: “A small amount of sweet corn, papaya and summer squash sold in the United States is produced from genetically modified seeds. Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce.”

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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.

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References

EWG. (2020). Dirty Dozen™EWG's 2020 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™. Retrieved from: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php.

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