Tip #6

Living on a budget does present some challenges when grocery shopping. I like to buy organic when I can. However, there isn't always enough money. I keep a list of things on my fridge called the dirty dozen and clean 15. The dirty dozen are the things that are highest in pesticides. I try to buy these organic when possible. The clean 15 are those lowest in pesticides.

Dirty Dozen
1. Peach
2. Apple
3. Bell Pepper
4. Celery
5. Nectarine
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Grapes (imported)
11. Carrot
12. Pear

Clean 15
1. Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn (I still prefer to buy this organic b/c up to 93% of corn and soy products in the US are genetically modified.)
4. Pineapple
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet Peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomato
15. Sweet potato