A new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has come out to reveal the top varieties of produce that contain the most pesticides (even after washing and cleaning). Dubbed the "dirty dozen" for 2011 Here's the list in order from most pesticide residue to least: Apples, Celery, Strawberries, Peaches, Spinach, Nectarines, Grapes, Sweet bell peppers, Potatoes, Blueberries, Lettuce and Kale/Collard greens.
The study also came out with a list of the "clean fifteen," for 2011 those fruits and veggies with the least amount of pesticide residue:
Onions, Sweet corn, Pineapples, Avocado, Asparagus, Sweet peas, Mangoes, Eggplants, Cantaloupe, Kiwi, Cabbage, Watermelon, Sweet Potatoes, Grapefruit, and Mushrooms.
Pesticide residue on food is linked to severe health complications. All the more reason to go green!
Organic food=pesticide free!
Here's a link to the study's article.
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