If you are trying to buy organic food as much as possible, then you’ll want to check out the new 2011 EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides with the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15.
What is the “Dirty Dozen”? It is a list of the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables.
“EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a day.”
The new Dirty Dozen includes:
Apples
Celery
Strawberries
Peaches
Spinach
You can view the rest of the list HERE, as well as check out what is on the Clean 15 list. The biggest change to me is that apples are now #1 on the list of the Dirty Dozen, which is very important to know since my kids love apples.
You might also want to check out my post on Buying Organic and Staying Frugal.
And don’t miss all the fun Summer FREEBIES & Discounts available for your kids!
Melissa Hurst, the founder of SavingCentsWithSense.net, is a married mom of three young children, so she understands the importance of stretching a family's budget to maximize savings. After working full-time in higher education for seven years, she pursued a passion of teaching both in the classroom and through her articles to help others. Her money-saving tips have been featured on Arizona Midday, and she is a regular columnist for LifetimeMoms.com and Times Publications in Arizona.
