Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen

Your Non-Toxic Food Cheat Sheet

Dirty Dozen (Highest in Pesticide Residue)

Buy these organic whenever possible:

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale, collard, & mustard greens

4. Grapes

5. Peaches

6. Pears

7. Nectarines

8. Apples

9. Bell & hot peppers

10. Cherries

11. Blueberries

12. Green beans

Clean Fifteen (Lowest in Pesticide Residue)

These are safer to buy conventional:

1. Avocados

2. Sweet corn

3. Pineapples

4. Onions

5. Papayas

6. Sweet peas (frozen)

7. Asparagus

8. Honeydew melon

9. Kiwi

10. Cabbage

11. Watermelon

12. Mushrooms

13. Mangoes

14. Sweet potatoes

15. Carrots

Tips for Eating Non-Toxic on a Budget:

• Buy organic Dirty Dozen and save money by buying Clean Fifteen conventionally.

• Shop local—farmers markets or CSA boxes often offer cleaner, seasonal produce.

• Wash smart—use a baking soda + water soak (10 mins) to reduce surface pesticides.

• Frozen organic is budget-friendly and often just as nutritious.

• Grow your own—even herbs or leafy greens on a balcony can help reduce exposure.