Here is a short video by Dr. Andrew Weil giving information about when and why you should buy organic fruits and vegetables. The lists, commonly known as the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen are included below.
Foods You Should Always Buy Organic (Dirty Dozen)
- Celery
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Apples
- Blueberries (Domestic)
- Nectarines
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Spinach
- Collard Greens/Kale
- Cherries
- Potatoes
- Grapes (Imported)
Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic (Clean 15)
- Onions
- Avocados
- Sweet Corn
- Pineapples
- Mangoes
- Sweet Peas
- Asparagus
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Cantaloupe (Domestic)
- Watermelon
- Grapefruit
- Sweet Potatoes
- Honeydew Melon
