EWG dirty and clean dozen guide for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Today, we find that much of the food we consume is sprayed with harmful pesticides that can cause damage to the body. The EWG is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human health and organization.

According to their research on which foods are loaded with pesticides, they made a list of foods we should buy, organic vs conventionally grown.

These 12 fruits and vegetables should be organic because they are highly contaminated with harmful pesticides.

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale, collard and mustard greens

4. Peaches

5. Pears

6. Nectarines

7. Apples

8. Grapes

9. Bell and hot peppers

10. Cherries

11. Blueberries

12. Green beans

The EWG also lists clean fruits and vegetables, meaning they are low on pesticides.

The Clean 15 fruits and vegetables :

1. Avocados

2. Sweet corn

3. Pineapples

4. Onions

5. papaya

6. Sweet peas(frozen)

7. Asparagus

8. Honeydew melon

9. kiwi

10. Cabbage

11. Mushrooms

12. Mangoes

13. Sweet watermelon

14. Carrots

15. Sweet potatoes

When grocery shopping, keep this list to help decide which fruits and vegetables need to be organic vs conventional when needing to stay on a budget. Always make it a priority to give yourself and your family the best food you can. When you choose the best, you invest in your health and family.