The New Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods to Eat Organic

The latest list of foods with the highest pesticide residue includes some familiar fruits and vegetables, and some surprises. By Dan Shapley

SPONSORED CONTENT
Istock
3 of 20
Loading...

2. Celery

Another perennial food on the dirty dozen list is celery. It's a good one to commit to memory, since it doesn't fit the three main categories of foods with the highest pesticide residue (tree fruits, berries and leafy greens). USDA tests have found more than 60 different pesticides on celery.

Can't find organic celery? Safer alternatives with a similar crunch include broccoli, radishes and onions.

Loading...
<

More on Organic Foods

Our favorite red wines made with organic grapes. Read More

Some of our all-time favorite brands of Fair Trade and organic chocolates! Read More

Wake up to these deliciously sustainable roasts! Read More

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of natural foods. Read More
< < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <

Most Popular Stories

Email
Share
Connect with The Daily Green
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The Daily Green on Twitter
@the_daily_green
72,168 followers
Sign up for The Daily Green's free newsletter!