Pesticides on fruit and vegetables
When you can't buy Organic... the best and the worst
A few pointers to help you choose nourishing fruits and veggies even when you can't buy organic. Some are sprayed with more toxic pesticides than others.
There have been rumours for years about the horrible pesticides sprayed on bananas, peaches, apples, and other fruits. But how can we know which are the worst, and which ones are (comparatively) safe to eat? Given a choice, I believe that it's always best to go organic - but when you can't find or can't afford to purchase organic produce on a regular basis, you deserve to make educated choices about the food that will affect your body and your family's health. Guidelines from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) based on nearly 43,000 tests by the USDA and FDA report...
The "Dirty Dozen" Fruits and Vegetables Containing the Most Pesticides (Fall 2006)
The report also lists the twelve fruits and veggies with the least pesticide residue - the safest for you to eat.
To your good health!
For more information on the benefits of organic fruits and vegetables (and the hazards of non-organic ones), read Health Benefits of Organic Gardens.
