If you can't buy everything organic, here is the bare minimum list of globally known "Dirty Dozen" - produce that you should ONLY buy in organically grown varieties. Pesticides used on many crops remain a major health concern today because they present health risks such as disruptions in normal functioning of the nervous system and increased risk of cancer.
- Celery
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Apples
- Blueberries (domestic)
- Nectarines
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Spinach
- Collard Greens/ Kale
- Cherries
- Potatoes
- Grapes (imported)
Source:http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods#slide-1
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/22/dirty-dozen-foods-list-2013_n_3132788.html#slide=2365940
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