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What Should I Buy Organic?
From the Dirty Dozen to the Clean Fifteen, consider this a must-read cheat sheet for every grocery run.
Written by: Samantha Nice
Written on: June 23, 2025
Updated on: June 23, 2025
Written by: Samantha Nice | Written on: June 23, 2025 | Updated on: June 23, 2025
Quick Read
- Organic farming avoids pesticides, artificial fertilizers, GMOs, and irradiation, promoting healthier food and environmental practices.
- The 'Dirty Dozen' list identifies produce with the highest pesticide residues, recommending organic purchase for thin-skinned fruits and vegetables.
- The 'Clean Fifteen' list identifies produce with the lowest pesticide residues, making them safer to buy non-organic.
- Organic meat, dairy, and packaged goods offer benefits beyond pesticide reduction, including improved animal welfare and nutritional profiles.
- Washing non-organic produce in a baking soda solution can reduce pesticide residues, and strategic swapping can help manage costs.
Contents
- 1. Why choose organic?
- 2. The Dirty Dozen: foods to always buy organic
- 3. The Clean Fifteen: foods safe to buy non-organic
- 4. What about organic meat, dairy & packaged goods?
- 5. Smart swaps & washing hacks: making organic work for you
- 6. The Takeaway
