The “Dirty Dozen” and Mission Organic 2010

May 2008: News

What are the “dirty dozen”? These are the fruits and vegetables containing the highest levels of pesticide residues. So my recommendation would be to go organic on the following:

• Peaches
• Apples
• Sweet Bell Peppers
• Celery
• Nectarines
• Strawberries
• Cherries
• Pears
• Grapes (imported)
• Spinach
• Lettuce
• Potatoes

If you are on a limited budget and are unable to go all organic, it’s alright to buy the following fruits and vegetables non-organic because they contain the lowest pesticide residue:

• Papayas
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Bananas
• Kiwi
• Sweet peas (frozen)
• Asparagus
• Mangoes
• Pineapple
• Sweet Corn (frozen)
• Avocados
• Onions

Mission Organic 2010 is an ambitious campaign with an exciting goal: to increase the current market for organic food from 3 percent to 10 percent by 2010. When we, as consumers, demand the organic supply, farmers and food companies will supply the organic demand. The result? Healthier people and a healthier planet. Please click here to Join the Mission and you will even receive a free starter kit!