Clean and Dirty produce (pesticide-wise)
“Dirty” (produce that
is high in pesticides if not bought organic)
1.
Peach
2.
Apple
3.
Bell pepper
4.
Celery
5.
Nectarine
6.
Strawberry
7.
Cherries
8.
Kale
9.
Lettuce
10.
Grapes
11.
Carrot
12.
Pear
13.
Potato
14.
Spinach
15.
Cucumbers
16.
Winter Squash
17.
Green Beans
18.
Cantaloupe
19.
Apricots
“Clean” (produce that does not absorb many of
the pesticides if bought non-organic)
1.
Onion
2.
Avocado
3.
Sweet corn
4.
Pineapple
5.
Mango
6.
Asparagus
7.
Sweet peas
8.
Kiwi
9.
Cabbage
10.
Eggplant
11.
Papaya
12.
Watermelon
13.
Broccoli
14.
Tomato
15.
Sweet potato
16.
Cauliflower
17.
Brussels Sprouts
18.
Banana (be sure to clean the skin before
eating!)
