There are certain fruits and vegetables that are considered the dirty dozen since they are high in pesticide content. If you can, it is best to buy organic for these select products.
Dirty Dozen
- Peaches
- Apples
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Pears
- Imported Grapes
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Potatoes
Of course planting your own garden can take care of several of the items on the list. We plan to grow potatoes, lettuce, strawberries, peppers and maybe spinach in our garden this Spring and Summer. We also have a peach tree that is organic!
Do you buy organic? If so, what do you buy organic- meat, produce, dairy, etc?
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Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.
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