We know that organic fruits and vegetables are better for our bodies and the planet, along with the farmers that grow them and the overall food industry. The more foods are produced naturally in an organic manner without chemicals and pesticides, the more everyone benefits. Plus, there’s nothing like taking a taste of a delicious apple that has no waxy coating or slicing into a cucumber that doesn’t have that slimy, waxy finish. But organic isn’t always easy to buy on a budget, so that’s why choosing organic foods from “The Dirty Dozen” list each year is so important. Foods on this list are the most heavily sprayed crops of all foods, while foods on “The Clean Fifteen” List are normally a bit safer with less harmful sprays administered.
Every year the Environmental Working Group release a new “Dirty Dozen” list to us based on their evaluations of crops each year that rank highest in pesticides. They’ve recently just shared the 2015 version with the public, so we can head to the produce section with a bit more knowledge and ease. Organic produce has five digit code, which is determined by a 9 in front of the four numbers that make up the PLU, or they will be labeled organic if there is no code (such as on packaged greens).
From: www.onegreenplanet.org
