The Dirty Dozen is a list of fruits and vegetables that have the highest pesticide residues when they are conventionally grown.
The Dirty Dozen list of fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues is compiled annually by the EWG also called the Environmental Working Group.
The fruits and vegetables on the Dirty Dozen list are items that you should ideally prioritize buying organic to minimize your exposure to pesticides.
Examples of fruits and vegetables that are on the Dirty Dozen list include.
Potatoes, Blueberries, Blackberries, Apples, Pears, Nectarines, Cherries, Peaches, Grapes, mustard greens, collard greens, kale, Spinach and Strawberries.
However these foods still are nutritious and healthy to eat and you can often wash off the pesticide residue from the outside through use of water and some baking soda.
You should still eat these fruits and vegetables but if possible opt for the organic variety although if you cannot get the organic variety you can still safely eat these vegetables and fruits.