As mamas, we want the best for our families and by choosing organic fruits and veggies, we can give our kids the Best Start Possible!

Even if you can’t afford organic every time, it is good to seek out some organic fruits and veggies as often as you can to reduce the risk of pesticide exposure.  The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce^™ will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues and are the most important to buy organic.

DIRTY DOZEN – Best to Buy Organic:

Apples                    Lettuce
Bell Peppers           Nectarines
Blueberries             Peaches
Celery                    Potatoes
Cucumbers             Spinach
Grapes                   Strawberries

CLEAN FIFTEEN – Lowest in Pesticides:

Asparagus              Mangoes
Avocado                 Mushrooms
Cabbage                Onion
Cantaloupe             Pineapples
Corn                      Sweet Peas
Eggplant                Sweet Potatoes
Grapefruit               Watermelon
Kiwi

Go to the Environmental Working Group’s website to learn more: http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

Click here to get a PDF of the Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce: 2012-EWGPesticideGuide