Print it and take it with you when you shop!! (Great tip Tracy)
This list gives you the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15, as well as some basic info.
http://www.foodnews.org/EWG-shoppers-guide-download-final.pdf
This list gives you a more comprehensive overview of 47 commonly eaten fruits and veggies
http://www.foodnews.org/fulllist.php
The Full List: 47 Fruits & Veggies
| RANK | FRUIT OR VEGGIE | SCORE |
| 1 (worst) | Peach | 100 (highest pesticide load) |
| 2 | Apple | 93 |
| 3 | Sweet Bell Pepper | 83 |
| 4 | Celery | 82 |
| 5 | Nectarine | 81 |
| 6 | Strawberries | 80 |
| 7 | Cherries | 73 |
| 8 | Kale | 69 |
| 9 | Lettuce | 67 |
| 10 | Grapes – Imported | 66 |
| 11 | Carrot | 63 |
| 12 | Pear | 63 |
| 13 | Collard Greens | 60 |
| 14 | Spinach | 58 |
| 15 | Potato | 56 |
| 16 | Green Beans | 53 |
| 17 | Summer Squash | 53 |
| 18 | Pepper | 51 |
| 19 | Cucumber | 50 |
| 20 | Raspberries | 46 |
| 21 | Grapes – Domestic | 44 |
| 22 | Plum | 44 |
| 23 | Orange | 44 |
| 24 | Cauliflower | 39 |
| 25 | Tangerine | 37 |
| 26 | Mushrooms | 36 |
| 27 | Banana | 34 |
| 28 | Winter Squash | 34 |
| 29 | Cantaloupe | 33 |
| 30 | Cranberries | 33 |
| 31 | Honeydew Melon | 30 |
| 32 | Grapefruit | 29 |
| 33 | Sweet Potato | 29 |
| 34 | Tomato | 29 |
| 35 | Broccoli | 28 |
| 36 | Watermelon | 26 |
| 37 | Papaya | 20 |
| 38 | Eggplant | 20 |
| 39 | Cabbage | 17 |
| 40 | Kiwi | 13 |
| 41 | Sweet Peas – Frozen | 10 |
| 42 | Asparagus | 10 |
| 43 | Mango | 9 |
| 44 | Pineapple | 7 |
| 45 | Sweet Corn – Frozen | 2 |
| 46 | Avocado | 1 |
| 47 (best) | Onion | 1 (lowest pesticide load) |
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Tracy said,
March 18, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
Love it!! Can I Facebook about your site????
jensheps said,
March 18, 2010 @ 7:55 pm
Of course, you are so sweet! I am glad you are enjoying all the info…I have another great organic tip coming 2nite:)
Tracy said,
March 18, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
PS Crap a duck…I paid extra for the organic onion and clearly coulda bought regular!!!
jensheps said,
March 18, 2010 @ 7:56 pm
But think of all the coin you will save going forward? Info=power!