The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit agency that funds research in environmental health. Every year it posts a list of 12 vegetables and fruit that have a very high pesticide load. This list can help health-conscious consumers choose food items carefully to protect their health. Avoiding these top 12 (or buy them organically) can significantly ease your pesticide burden. Here they are:
- peaches
- apples
- sweet bell peppers
- celery
- nectarine
- strawberries
- cherries
- kale
- lettuce
- grapes (imported)
- carrots
- pears
For more information, check out EWG.org