Why Should You Care About Pesticides?

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EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a day.

Those who eat the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily.

The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.

DIRTY DOZEN (worse)

Buy These Organic: Peach,Apple,Bell Pepper, Celery,Nectarine,Strawberries,cherries, Kale, Lettuce, Grapes (Imported), Carrot, Pear

CLEAN 15
Lowest in Pesticides: BEST~ Onion,Avocado,Sweet Corn, Pineapple, Mango Asparagus, Sweet Peas, Kiwi, Cabbage, Eggplant, Papaya, Watermelon, Broccoli, Tomato, Sweet Potato

Learn More at FoodNews.org

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2 Responses to “Why Should You Care About Pesticides?”

  1. Mary Says:

    Hi Nancy,
    Not sure if you have used this site before ewg.org. I just got on to it. A great place to check out ones own products at home and look for new, healthy ones.
    See you next week
    mary

  2. nancy Says:

    Mary, http://www.Foodnews.org is an amazing site! this one will be post as my favorite link re:
    environmental.

    Nancy


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