As we enter the growing season, be sure to buy only organically-grown fruits and vegetables that fall into the "Dirty Dozen." According to the Environmental Working Group (
http://www.foodnews.org), you can lower your pesticide consumption by nearly four-fifths by avoiding these 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables.
Celery
Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Domestic blueberries
Nectarines
Sweet bell peppers
Spinach, kale and collard greens
Cherries
Potatoes
Imported grapes
Lettuce