The Dirty Dozen: Know Better. Choose Smarter. Live Stronger.
- Salt & Sun Sarah
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 2
For anyone ready to take their health into their own hands—one bite at a time.
What you put in your body matters.
These 12 fruits and vegetables are known to carry the highest levels of pesticide residues, even after washing. Choosing organic for these can help reduce your toxic load, support hormone balance, and boost long-term vitality.
The Dirty Dozen
Strawberries 🍓 Delicious—but often drenched in chemical sprays. Organic is your cleaner pick.
Spinach 🌱 Leafy and loaded… with pesticides. Protect your gut and hormones—choose organic.
Kale, Collard & Mustard Greens 🥬 These superfoods can carry multiple residues. Keep them clean to keep them powerful.
Grapes 🍇 A common culprit—especially imported varieties. Organic is best, especially for kids.
Peaches 🍑 Soft skin = more absorption. Choose organic or swap for melons when you can.
Pears 🍐 Often ranked high in residue—peel or go organic when possible.
Nectarines 🍊 A sweet snack, but not so clean. Reach for organic to reduce daily exposure.
Apples 🍎 A lunchbox favorite, but often coated in pesticides. Organic keeps the crunch clean.
Bell & Hot Peppers 🌶️ Bright outside, hidden toxins inside. Go organic or cook thoroughly.
Cherries 🍒 Sweet but sneaky. A clean treat only when organic.
Blueberries 🫐 Once a Clean Fifteen darling—now tested with multiple residues. Frozen organic is an affordable win.
Green Beans 🥗 A surprising entry—often laced with pesticide residue. Choose wisely.
You’re in Control. Here's How to Take Action:
Go organic with the Dirty Dozen when possible. Think of it as an investment in your energy, clarity, and longevity.
Wash produce well—a baking soda + water soak (10–15 minutes) removes more than just surface dirt.
Balance with the Clean Fifteen—those fruits and veggies with low pesticide risk (ask if you want that list too).
Progress over perfection. Every clean swap is a win for your body and your future.
You don’t need to be perfect — just informed, intentional, and in your power.
Your health, Your rules.
Want a downloadable version or Clean Fifteen companion list?
Email us for the DIRTY 12 Guide & More info@saltandsunwellness.com.
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