Dirty Dozen: Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic

If you're starting to shop organic, begin with these 12 fruits and vegetables to minimize exposure to pesticides.

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Pears

Make your own spiced pear sauce with fresh, ripe pears and serve on top of homemade pancakes or as a side for brunch.

Recipe: Fresh Pear-Cinnamon Topping

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Navigating the Organic Produce Aisle

Peaches

Apples

Bell Peppers

Celery

Nectarines

Strawberries

Cherries

Lettuce

Grapes (Imported)

Pears

Spinach

Potatoes

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