When you shop for your fruits and vegetables, what is the dirty dozen? Is it something to hide from, or can you eat them anyway? The Dirty Dozen™ is an annual report released by EWG (Environmental Working Group) which ranks conventional (non-organic) fruits and vegetables based on the amount of pesticide residue found on each one.  Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact This is approximately 40,000 washed produce samples that are tested  by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). So what made the Dirty Dozen™ list?

1. Strawberries
2. Spinach
3. Kale
4. Nectarines
5. Apples
6. Grapes
7. Peaches 
8. Cheeries
9. Pears
10. Tomatoes
11. Celery
12. Potatoes

Now there is also the Clean Fifteen™. These are the fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticide residue.

1. Avocados
2. Sweet Corn*
3. Pineapples
4. Sweet Peas Frozen
5. Onions
6. Papayas*
7. Eggplants
8. Asparagus
9. Kiwis
10. Cabbages
11. Cauliflower
12. Cantaloupes
13. Broccoli
14. Mushrooms
15. Honeydew Melons

* A small amount of sweet corn, papaya and summer squash sold in the United States is produced from genetically modified seeds. Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce. The K.I.S.S. ~ Know what you eat!

1. Establish a budget. This gives you a clear guideline as to how much you can spend and then you can prioritize accordingly.
2. Shop in season; and locally like farmers' markets. This will help to reduce the cost because it's in season. Also, shopping locally helps to reduce the cost, plus you know where your food is coming from.
3. Adjust for the must-haves. If your family has their heart set on certain fruits or vegetables, you can be buy according to their wishes keeping in mind the Dirty Dozen™ or the Clean Fifteen™.

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