Adjusting your eating habits can lower your intake of pesticides -- sometimes dramatically so. Substitute organic for conventional produce that is consistently contaminated with pesticides. When organic is not available, eat fruits and vegetables with consistently low pesticide loads.
12 Most Contaminated: Buy These Organic
- Bell Pepper
- Apples
- Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Cherries
- Imported Grapes
- Nectarines
- Bell Pepper
- Peaches
- Pears
- Potatoes
- Red Raspberries
- Spinach
- Strawberries
12 Least Contaminated
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Corn (sweet)
- Kiwi
- Onion
- Mangos
- Onions
- Papaya
- Pineapples
- Peas (sweet)
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