The Clean & Dirty Truth The dirty dozen- The following list of produce conventionally grown contain 47 different chemicals and pesticides some as high as 67. Washing will not eliminate all of the chemicals, as many are subjected to systemic treatments. It is suggested to purchase only organically grown produce from this list. Celery, peaches, strawberries, apples, domestic blueberries, nectarines, sweet bell peppers, spinach, kale and collard greens, cherries, potatoes, imported grapes and lettuce. The clean 15- The following are with little or no traces of pesticides and are safe to consume in conventionally grown form. Onions, avocados, sweet corn, pineapple, mango, sweet peas, asparagus, kiwi fruit, cabbage, eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapefruit, sweet potatoes and sweet onions.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:34 +0000
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