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Consultation with a member of the Nutrition Services team is offered to all U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center patients. Arrange an appointment by calling 877-907-0859.

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Organic Curiosity - Recommendations:
Is it worth the extra cost to buy organic?

THE DIRTY DOZEN

If you'd like to incorporate more organic food into your diet, spend your money where it counts. The following fruits and vegetables typically contain the highest pesticide levels when grown conventionally, according to the Environmental Working Group, which makes them a good place to start if you want to go organic. Wash all produce well before eating it, whether it's organic or not.
  • Apples
  • Kale
  • Bell peppers
  • Lettuce
  • Carrots
  • Nectarines
  • Celery
  • Peaches
  • Cherries
  • Pears
  • Grapes (imported)
  • Strawberries

THE CLEAN 15

The following are fruits and vegetables that have been found to have the lowest levels of pesticides when grown conventionally. If you're budget-conscious, it may be less important to buy these organic.
  • Asparagus
  • Onion
  • Avocado
  • Papaya
  • Broccoli
  • Pineapple
  • Cabbage
  • Peas (sweet)
  • Corn (sweet)
  • sweet potatoes
  • Eggplant
  • Tomatoes
  • Kiwi
  • Watermelon
  • Mango


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This article first appeared in the Summer, 2011 issue of Thrive.
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