Thursday, May 2, 2013

The Dirty Dozen: Foods With Pesticide Residue



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When eating conventional foods, be certain to peel away edible skins and outer leaves (such as those on lettuce) as pesticides are often concentrated there. Remember to wash all produce (conventional and organic) thoroughly with a natural fruit and vegetable cleanser. Peeling and washing can help reduce (not eliminate) pesticide exposure, but also results in the loss of valuable vitamins and nutrients (like fiber). When you have the choice between an organic item and one that’s conventionally grown, choose organic as much as possible. To see EWG's complete study results, and the rankings of 43 different produce items, visit their website, www.FoodNews.org.




  • Apples

  • Celery

  • Sweet bell peppers

  • Peaches

  • Strawberries

  • Nectarines (imported)

  • Grapes (imported)

  • Spinach

  • Lettuce

  • Cucumbers

  • Blueberries (domestic)

  • Potatoes




This list includes the foods with the highest pesticide residue. It doesn't account for GMO's and I do not recommend buying them unless organic.



If do choose to buy these. Please take precaution and soak them. You can view my other thread on soaking your fruits and veggies. Soaking will remove a lot of the bacteria and pesticide residue. It will not remove all and they will still be trace elements of it.






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