The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released its ranking of 47 conventionally grown fruit and veggies according to their pesticide load. In this economic climate when all of us are a little more attentive of each dollar we spend, this list can provide some parameters on when to spend the extra money for organics.

DIRTY DOZEN (Buy these organic)

1.Peach
2. Apple
3. Bell Pepper
4. Celery
5. Nectarine
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Grapes (Imported)
11. Carrot
12. Pear

CLEAN FIFTEEN (Lowest in Pesticides)

1. Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn
4. Pineapple
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet Peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomato
15. Sweet Potato