What produce should you buy organic? The Dirty Dozen vs the Clean Fifteen 2019

Do you know which fruits and veggies are safe to buy even if they are not organic, and which ones are not? There has been some new additions this year, the biggest two, kale & celery, were added to the diary dozen list.

Here's the 2019 EWG's* Dirty Dozen

(the most pesticide-contaminated conventionally-grown) list:

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale

4. Nectarines

5. Apples

6. Grapes

7. Peaches

8. Cherries

9. Pears

10. Tomatoes

11. Celery

12. Potatoes + hot peppers

*Environmental Working Group

Try to buy those above fruits and veggies ORGANIC whenever possible.

Here's the 2019 EWG's the Clean Fifteen list:

1. Avocados

2. Sweet Corn

3. Pineapples

4. Sweet Frozen Peas

5. Onions

6. Papayas

7. Eggplant

8. Asparagus

9. Kiwis

10. Cabbage

11. Cauliflower

12. Cantaloupes

13. Broccoli

14. Mushrooms

15. Honeydew melons

No need to buy these ORGANIC from a contamination standpoint. Save your money, it's ok to go conventional here.

If you want to learn more about the pollutants in our food, skincare and household products, check out EWG's website HERE.