The following list, courtesy of the Environmental Working Group, can help us all spend our organic food dollars more wisely:

The Dirty Dozen

Also, here is a “recipe” for homemade produce wash (courtesy of re-nest.com):

1 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon baking soda
20 drops grapefruit seed extract

Combine all ingredients in a large container. Then, transfer to a spray bottle with a pump. Spray mixture on produce (avoid using on mushrooms), let sit 5 to 10 minutes and rinse.

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