The Zoomer Report: The Clean 15

Zoomer | June 28th, 2012

We’ve been telling you about this year’s dirty dozen list of fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues. Here, on the other hand, is The Clean 15. This list also comes from The Environmental Working Group and it details the fruits and veggies lowest in pesticide, the ones they say are OK to buy conventionally grown, so you can save your organic dollars for the items that have the most pesticide.

The Clean 15 are:
• Onions
• Sweet Corn
• Pineapples
• Avocado
• Cabbage
• Sweet peas
• Asparagus
• Mangoes
• Eggplant
• Kiwi
• Cantaloupe – domestic
• Sweet potatoes
• Grapefruit
• Watermelon
• Mushrooms

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Libby ZnaimerAbout The Zoomer Report
Libby Znaimer, a prominent Canadian journalist specializing in business, politics, and lifestyle issues, is producer and host of The Zoomer Report, a special feature on topics of interest to baby boomers and the 50+. It covers everything from health and wealth to leisure and volunteerism, from the special vantage point of the generation that has changed society in its wake.
Ms. Znaimer is also Vice-President of News and Information for Classical 96.3FM and AM740. Her first book, “In Cancerland – Living Well Is The Best Revenge” – was published in October 2007 by Key Porter.