In the last post we explored organic foods. Organic foods are thought to be healthier due to the lack of chemicals introduced during the growth process. But we also know that organic foods are more expensive and don’t always fit into our budgets. So how do we know when to upgrade to organic or if conventional foods will do?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently revealed their 2010 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides. This guide ranks 49 fruits and vegetables including the Clean Fifteen (the fifteen foods least likely to test positive for pesticide residue) and the Dirty Dozen (the twelve foods most likely to contain pesticide residue).
Clean Fifteen (#1 being the Best)
- Sweet Corn (frozen)
- Sweet Peas (frozen)
Dirty Dozen (#1 being the worst)
- Blueberries (Domestic)
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Kale/Collard Greens
- Blueberries (Imported)
- Green Beans (Domestic)
How do your favorite fruits and veggies rank on the shopping guide? Does this sway you one way or the other regarding organic fruits and veggies?