EARTH WEEK TIP:  Spring brings lots more local, fresh produce to market and as we know, organic, locally-grown produce is best for your body and planet.  But if you can’t buy organic all the time, which fruits and veggies contain the most and least pesticides?

Here’s a handy Shopper’s Guide outlining the top 12 fruits and veggies that contain the most pesticides when grown conventionally, and the Top 15 that contain the fewest pesticides.  Available at no charge, you can download the pdf, print it out and take it with you when you shop; or it’s also available as an app from iphone.

Be sure to try to Buy These Organic (most toxic):

Peach
Apple
Bell Pepper
Celery
Nectarine
Strawberries
Cherries
Kale
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Carrot
Pear

Not necessarily a must-buy; The Clean 15 (lowest in pesticides):

Onion
Avocado
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet Peas
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Papaya
Watermelon
Broccoli
Tomato Sweet Potato

Source: The Alternative Consumer

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