The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen - What’s the difference?

Did you know that there are organizations out there that do the heavy lifting for us? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping people live healthier lives in a healthier environment. One area the EWG focuses on is the food we eat and the pesticide residues commonly found on traditionally grown produce.

EWG’s analysis of tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that nearly 70 percent of samples of conventionally grown produce were contaminated with some level of pesticide residue.

For 2020, the Dirty Dozen list includes:

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale

4. Nectarines

5. Apples

6. Grapes

7. Peaches

8. Cherries

9. Pears

10. Tomatoes

11. Celery

12. Potatoes

All these fruits and vegetables tested positive for pesticide residues and had higher concentrations of pesticides than other produce.

For 2020, the Clean Fifteen list includes:

1. Avocado

2. Sweet Corn

3. Pineapple

4. Onion

5. Papaya

6. Frozen Sweet Peas

7. Eggplant

8. Asparagus

9. Cauliflower

10. Cantaloupe

11. Broccoli

12. Mushroom

13. Cabbage

14. Honeydew Melon

15. Kiwi

Comparatively fewer pesticides were detected on these foods.

I love how easy this is - I have this list saved in my notes section on my phone so I don’t forget the ones to purchase organic vs. the ones I “don’t” need to. Remember, it’s about minor shifts!

Love & Light Hunnie Tribe!