I Just Threw a Load of Veggies in the Wash
My buddy, Dr. Joe Mercola, posted a handy news bite on his site recently about the most toxic produce. The “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables are responsible for about 90% of our pesticide exposure. Yum.
The following are the dirtiest – don’t avoid them, but scrub well with soap and water. Yes, soap – because food is now laundry.
- Peaches
- Apples (we’re really offended by this)
- Sweet bell peppers
- Celery
- Strawberries
- Spinach
The Doc tells us these are some of the cleaner veggies and fruits available:
- Onions
- Avocados
- Pineapple
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
Here’s the clickativity.





