Wide-scale US research into the presence of pesticides on fruit and vegetables has led to the development of two lists: the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15!Whilst buying certified organic products is the ideal, we’ve all experienced times when this just isn’t possible.For those times,

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Wide-scale US research into the presence of pesticides on fruit and vegetables has led to the development of two lists: the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15!Whilst buying certified organic products is the ideal, we’ve all experienced times when this just isn’t possible.For those times, here’s an idea of which fruit and vegetables are likely to have least pesticide residues and which tend to have more.First, the Dirty Dozen:CeleryPeachesStrawberriesApplesBlueberriesNectarinesBell peppersSpinachKaleCherriesPotatoesGrapesAnd now the Clean 15:OnionsAvocadosSweetcornPineapplesMangosSweet peasAsparagusKiwiCabbageEggplantCataloupeWatermelonGrapefruitSweet potatoHoneydew melonIf you try to make organic food a priority, do the same with your beauty products. Instead of just natural skin care, look for certified organic skin care.The ingredients found within will have been grown without the use of harmful pesticides and the certification bodies – like The Soil Association, EcoCert and the Organic Food Federation, do not allow the use of suspected toxic or unsafe ingredients.

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