Thursday, April 29, 2010

Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released an easy to use list of foods containing the most amount of pesticides, and those that contain the least. Buying organic foods is the most effective way of avoiding pesticides in our diet, but there are times when it's too expensive or difficult to find. The "Dirty Dozen" list gives consumers the knowledge of which fruits and vegetables to avoid when buying organic is not an option. Click here for EWG's complete Shopper's Guide.