Organic vs Conventional Produce - The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 Explained

Here is a full review of the dirty dozen fruits and vegetables and which ones you want to buy organic. These fruits and vegetables are are some of the most sprayed ones around and tend to be high in pesticides, even after you clean them. On the other hand, the clean 15 is produce that you don't have to buy organic, you can get the conventional ones. I know it's expensive to buy organic, but I think some things are worth the extra money because you don't want to put those types of chemicals in your body. Mad love Bobby...Dessi...and Art! XOXO

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[raya]

I just wanna mention one thing about organic. Yes it can be more expensive but so are medical bills/prescription drugs so prioritize your health first. It's funny how people will always find money for other stuff they want/need but when it comes to food that's at the bottom of their list. Food is literally medicine. It actually affects your very DNA so that means what you eat literally makes you who you are. Also, organic can be even cheaper than conventional when it's on sale

[lorraineowens]

Dirty dozen:
1. O- kale- curly, red, Dino, black.
2. O- spinach
3. O- strawberries
4. O - nectarines
5. O- Peaches
6. O- apples
7. O- grapes
8. O - cherries
9. O- pears
10. O - tomatoes
11. O- potatoes
12. O - celery
13. O- bell pepper


Clean 15:
1. Avocado
2. Sweet corn
3. Cabbage
4.broccoli
5. Pineapple
6.sweet peas
7. Papaya, asparagus, eggplant, kiwi, cantaloupe, watermelon, cauliflower, mushrooms, honey dew melon, onion.

[adalinecosta]

Helpful list for anyone interested :)
Thanks Bobby!

Buy Organic:
Kale
Spinach
Nectarines
Apples
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Celery
Bell Pepers
Corn

Sticker with a five digit number starting with 9 means it’s organic

Buy Conventional:
Avocado
Cabbage
Broccoli
Pineapple
Sweet Peas
Papaya
Egg plant
Asparagus
Kiwi
Cantaloupe
Coliflor
Mushrooms
Melon
Onions

Sticker with four digit code starting with 3 or 4 means it’s conventional

[kathrynstankiewicz]

Thank you for sharing. Last month I started exercising and eating ORGANIC. what a difference. My body feels soo much better.

[courtneymota]

I learn so much from your haul videos. The nutrition landscape is so confusing and I appreciate all the work you do so I can make quick and smart choices wherever I shop.

[mlarson]

Dirty dozen
Kale
Spinach
Strawberries
Nectarines and Peaches
Apples
Grapes
Cherries
Pears
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Celery
Bell Peppers

Clean 15
Avocado
Sweet Corn
Cabbage
Broccoli
Pineapple
Sweet Peas
Papayas
Asparagus
Kiwis
Cantaloupe
Any melons
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Onions

[melsongp]

I always buy organic carrots because they're grown in the ground and I heard they can have high pesticide level because of the ground they're grown in could be heavily saturated with pesticides.

[chandaharkins]

We'll buy organic berries in the frozen section when they're out of season. The prices are pretty good at Wal-Mart. I'll just let a small bowl thaw in the fridge for our yogurt. Thanks for getting the word out! You guys work hard.

[johnanderson]

You can do a baking water, baking soda and white vinegar soak for 10 minutes, then rinse to remove a lot of pesticide from outer skin, and also from berries. Doesn’t impact flavor but helps clean up. I use even on organic berries as pesticides are difficult to remove from berries. Loutus used to make a machine that removed up to 90% of pesticides, but no longer sells it.

[totaljoe]

That opening escalator shot is epic! Kudos to the cinematographer.

[moemoe]

I've been trying to explain to my family how much better it is to eat in season.

[madelenealvarez]

You know I had a pen and pad at hand. You guys always amaze with the incredible information you offer us. Thanks

[heatherbrown]

Great job boys!! I loved how y'all switched it up in the end with Art closing it out! 😄

[latonyajackson]

Thanks so much, Bobby, for this video. I was buying all veggies organic including cabbage, broccoli, melons, asparagus. My wallet thanks you for telling me I can back off organic with some of my purchases. Your videos are always fun, informative, and your recipes are delicious!

[pukway]

As someone who has worked in the grocery departments and packing centers for years, the line between conventional and organic is very porous. There are some fruits and vegetables that defy the labels because a label is just something someone adds (either at the packer or store) and you have to trust underpaid employees. Grow it yourself.

[sabrinapila]

Organic celery at Aldi's is 2.49, they are the hearts

[ritzafrancois]

Thanks for explaining the numbers for the organic produce! One thing I wanted to mention is that if you have a CSA or go to the farmers market most places are all organic! The cost seems like a lot upfront(especially the CSA) but if you think about the cost of getting those veggies at the grocery store you actually save a lot for organic.

[rachelsedgwick]

Bobby I love your videos! I get so excited when I get a notification ❤ I requested this video 😀😀😀

[ireneedmonds]

Can you give examples on how to prepare and eat the vegetables? Especially things like Kale or Zucchini? Thanks! LOVE your videos. I’m a single mom raised by a southern cooking woman lol. I have not a clue about healthy foods but I’m learning a lot from you so I can get myself healthy as well as keeping my son healthy and smart!

[memaniac]

I’m so thankful for these videos. I was just diagnosed with a third auto immune disease and I’m just sick of being sick. I live an hour away from Whole Foods but I am so rural that I am able to grow most veggies. However, I had no idea where to start in WalMart- it’s a land mine of bad choices. Thank You!