Dirty Dozen
April 23, 2024 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Alert! Toxic Chemicals Reported In The 2024 Dirty Dozen List
The Environmental Working Group published the results of its yearly survey testing fruits and vegetables for residual pesticides. This year, four of the five most frequently detected chemicals were fungicides. … Continue Reading →
April 3, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 : Your Guide to Safely Navigating the Produce Aisle
Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes its highly anticipated list of the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 fruits and vegetables, providing consumers with essential information about pesticide residues. … Continue Reading →
September 19, 2022 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Update: The 2022 Dirty Dozen And Clean Fifteen List
The Environmental Working Group has released its yearly list of the twelve fruits and vegetables that carry the largest amount and variety of residual pesticides. It also published its list … Continue Reading →
June 28, 2021 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
All About The 2021 Dirty Dozen And Clean Fifteen Lists
The Environmental Working Group has recently released its yearly lists of produce that contain the highest and lowest levels of residual pesticides. Additionally, they’ve reported identifying two hormone-disrupting fungicides on … Continue Reading →
July 2, 2020 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The 2020 List Of Pesticide Laden Foods
A recently-published study analyzed the existing scientific literature and found evidence that supports the Save Institute’s recommendation to consume organic produce whenever possible. Today, we’ll have a closer look at … Continue Reading →
April 15, 2019 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Update: 2019’s Dirty Dozen And Clean Fifteen Produce List
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released its yearly list of the “dirtiest” and “cleanest” produce on the grocery shelves. Each year, the organization collects samples of conventionally grown … Continue Reading →
June 25, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Updated For 2018: The Dirty Dozen And Clean 15 Fruits And Vegetables
Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes two lists that every Saver should have on hand in the grocery store: The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen. The Dirty … Continue Reading →
April 18, 2017 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Important Update: Dirty Dozen And Clean Fifteen For The Year 2017
When you’re making your grocery list for the week and you want to include lots of fresh, whole Foundation Foods, you may find yourself in a bit of a quandary. … Continue Reading →
May 26, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Top 12 Fruits And Vegetables Most Sprayed With Bone-Harming Dangerous Pesticides
Pesticide residue on conventional produce is a very real health hazard, adding to your body’s toxic load and undermining your bone-building efforts. However, some foods are more heavily sprayed with … Continue Reading →