Clean = Low Pesticide

These produce have tested as generally having the least amount of pesticides compared to others.

Mid = Less Nutrient Dense

These produce tend to have a lower micronutrient to calorie ratio compared to others in their group. Vegetables, fruit, and fish are all very nutritious regardless!

Pesticide

The 'Dirty Dozen' often test for more pesticide residue compared to other produce. Evidence for negative health effects are not clear. For children or other at-risk groups, you may want to wash thoroughly, and consider buying organic to reduce exposure.

IBS = Irritable Bowel Syndrome Risk

If diagnosed, you may experiment with avoiding certain foods. They may contain sugars and fibres that aggravate symptoms for some individual.

Mercury

Certain types of large, wild caught seafood may have a particularly high concentration of mercury. They are safe to eat, but should not dominate protein intake.

Recently in-season!

Reaching the end of their season.

Seasonality data pulled and combined from multiple sources, like the USDA. Generally accurate to local conditions for peak produce quality and availability.

These foods tend to have the highest micronutrient to calorie ratios.

Thanks to modern supply chains, these foods are produced at a high quality year-round.