Some fruits and vegetables are notorious for high levels of pesticide residue. Others tend to be low in pesticide residue.
If you prefer organically grown fruits and vegetables for health reasons but find that the price limits how much you can purchase, you may want to consider spending your money on organic produce where the conventionally grown counterpart tends to be high in pesticide residue. Today's blog contains information about which organically grown produce will give you more bang for your buck in this regard.
The Dirty Dozen™
According to the Environmental Work Group (EWG), the following fruits and vegetables tend to be high in pesticide residue:
The Clean 15™
EWG research indicates that the following fruits and vegetables tend to be low in pesticide residue:
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If you prefer organically grown fruits and vegetables for health reasons but find that the price limits how much you can purchase, you may want to consider spending your money on organic produce where the conventionally grown counterpart tends to be high in pesticide residue. Today's blog contains information about which organically grown produce will give you more bang for your buck in this regard.
The Dirty Dozen™
According to the Environmental Work Group (EWG), the following fruits and vegetables tend to be high in pesticide residue:
- celery
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Nectarines
- Bell peppers
- Spinach
- Cherries
- Kale and collard greens
- Potatoes
- Grapes (imported)
The Clean 15™
EWG research indicates that the following fruits and vegetables tend to be low in pesticide residue:
- Onions
- Avocado
- Sweet corn
- Pineapple
- Mangos
- Sweet peas
- Asparagus
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Grapefruit
- Sweet potato
- Honeydew melon
For more information
For more information, go to www.foodnews.org.