11/07/2006

Pesticide Levels

The following foods tend to have the highest levels of pesticides (from Environmental Working Group's FoodNews.org)

Fruit
1. Peaches 2. Apples 3. Strawberries 4. Nectarines 5. Pears 6. Cherries 7. Red Raspberries 8. Imported Grapes

Vegetables
1. Spinach 2. Bell Peppers 3. Celery 4. Potatoes 5. Hot Peppers

These foods tend to be lower in pesticide levels:

Fruits
1. Pineapples 2. Plantains 3. Mangoes 4. Bananas 5. Watermelon 6. Plums 7. Kiwi Fruit 8. Blueberries 9. Papaya 10. Grapefruit 11. Avocado

Vegetables
1. Cauliflower 2. Brussels Sprouts 3. Asparagus 4. Radishes 5. Broccoli 6. Onions 7. Okra 8. Cabbage 9. Eggplant

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