Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Pesticide List


For those of you not into buying everything organic, please consider at least buying the organic version of the produce known to have the highest pesticide levels.

Highest in pesticides:
apples
bell peppers
cantaloupe
celery
cherries
cucumbers
grapes
green beans
nectarines
peaches
pears
potatoes
red raspberries
spinach
strawberries

Lowest in pesticides:
asparagus
avocados
bananas
broccoli
brussel sprouts
cauliflower
sweet corn
kiwi
mangoes
onions
papayas
pineapple
sweet peas

And remember always to wash your produce off before eating! Better still, grow your own stuff!

~organic consumers association

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