PESTICIDE LEVELS IN PRODUCE
According to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization that analyzes the results of government pesticide testing in the United States Of America, the following fruits and vegetables have the highest pesticide levels so are best to buy organic:
• Apples
• Sweet Bell Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Celery
• Potatoes
• Grapes
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Kale/Collard Greens
• Summer Squash
• Nectarines (imported)
• Peaches
• Spinach
• Strawberries
• Hot Peppers
Fruits and vegetables you DON’T need to buy organic. Known as the “Clean 15”, these conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are generally low in pesticides.
• Asparagus
• Avocado
• Mushrooms
• Cabbage
• Sweet Corn
• Eggplant
• Kiwi
• Mango
• Onion
• Papaya
• Pineapple
• Sweet Peas (frozen)
• Sweet Potatoes
• Grapefruit
• Cantaloupe
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