Monica revisits The Dirty Dozen list and whether or not these foods with the highest level of pesticides are, in fact, unsafe to consume. This is a reissue of an episode that aired in 2024, and remains relevant, as the 2025 Dirty Dozen was recently released. 

Related listening:

What exactly are the advantages of eating seasonally? (Nutrition Diva #761)

Pesticides on Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to Eat? (Nutrition Diva #499)

Mentioned in this episode:

Calculate - Safe Fruits and Veggies

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