Lions and Tigers and Pesticides

Some of you out there want to do what you can, but are not ready to commit to changing everything.  To help you get started here is a list of the top twelve fruits and veggies that contain the highest level of pesticides; therefore, you should purchase these organic.  Below is also a list of the 12 fruits and veggies that have the least amount of pesticides and pose the most minimal concern and do not necessairly need to be purchased organic. 

According to the Environmental Working Group here is the list:

 

12 Most Contaminated

·        Peaches

·        Apples

·        Sweet Bell Peppers

·        Celery

·        Nectarines

·        Strawberries

·        Cherries

·        Pears

·        Grapes (Imported)

·        Spinach

·        Lettuce

·        Potatoes

12 Least Contaminated

·        Onions

·        Avocado

·        Sweet Corn (Frozen)

·        Pineapples

·        Mango

·        Asparagus

·        Sweet Peas (Frozen)

·        Kiwi Fruit

·        Bananas

·        Cabbage

·        Broccoli

       Papaya