The Dirty Dozen and The Clean 15

Here are a couple of interesting things I ran across today regarding buying organic veggies at the grocery store.

The Dirty Dozen-A slideshow on the 12 foods with the highest pesticide contamination, additives and hormones. If you are going to selectively buy organic food, these are the 12 they recommend as musts. On the list: meat (more specifically the meat fat), dairy products, and of course fruits and veggies. An interesting fact I learned: scrubbing and peeling doesn't always get rid of the chemical residue. My suggestion? Grow them yourself instead of buying them!

The Clean 15-This slideshow is on the 15 foods that have the lowest pesticide exposure and don't necessarily need to be purchased organic. On the list are onions, peas, and broccoli. These are all also pretty easy to grow in the backyard garden.